three ingredient fettuccine alfredo

1 cup of room temperature unsalted butter
8 oz. of freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 pound pasta
salt


Beat the butter and cheese together in a bowl until creamy. Cook pasta in a large pot of salted water, cook pasta until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of cooking water. Drain the pasta and return pasta to the pot. Toss pasta with 1/2 teaspoon of salt, the cheese mixture and pasta water. Top with more cheese if desired.