Noodles Alfredo

Okay to start things off with a simple "Semi-Homemade" dish we will go from Sandra Lee's first cookbook and go with one of her pretty simple dishes.  Good thing is that most of us will have all these things in our fridge or pantry.
Noodles Alfredo
8 oz fettuccine or linguine or bowties or any pasta of your choice, should be half a regular package
1 1/2 sticks of butter (12 tbsp!) yes, not for those trying to lose some weight!
1 cup whole milk
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
salt to taste
(yes that is all!)

Ok so cook noodles according to package directions and drain.  Return noodles to pot and turn to low heat.  Add the butter and milk to the noodles and toss until the butter is melted.  Add cheese and stir just until melted.  Remove from heat and salt to taste.  Serve immediately.

* This dish is very heavy (see 12 tbsp of butter!) and to be honest after I have added the cheese I would toss one last time and drain the extra liquid. You can reserve that liquid for those butter lovers that we know, but even my husband says that with the extra liquid it is still a little too heavy for him.

I like this dish because it is very easy, fast, and I usually have all the ingredients. No, it is not the best dish in my repertoire but still it fixes for itself.

Reference: see, Sandra; Sandra Lee Semi-Homemade; c.2005; Des Moines, IA; Meredith Books; p.75.

Cookbooks...hobby and/or obsession?

Testing 123, let's see if I actually keep something going for my own sake for once.  I have a collection of cookbooks and constantly collect more.  No I do not prefer to look up stuff online, I prefer to read and re-read it in a book and have it with me.  So in an effort to compile a book for myself I will be posting at least one recipe a week and if I have any friends that would like to contribute, send me a message.