Step 1

Divide the butter into six equal pieces. Add half of the butter to a large serving platter.

Step 2

In a large pot of boiling salted water cook the fettuccine until al dente according to package directions. Save 1 cup of the starchy pasta water before staining.

Step 3

Add half the pasta water (1/2 cup) to the serving platter with the butter. Stir the butter with the hot pasta water to melt the butter. Add the hot pasta to the serving platter. Using kitchen tongs, mix the until butter sauce coats all the strands of pasta.

Step 4

Add the rest of the butter and pasta water. Mix the pasta with the kitchen tongs until a smooth, creamy sauce forms. Keep moving the pasta until all the butter melts.

Step 5

Add the freshly grated parmigiano cheese and mix to combine.

Step 6

Top with extra parmigiano cheese and freshly grated pepper- if desired.