Classic Italian Alfredo Pasta

Ingredients

• 11 pound linguine pasta(454g)
• 21 tablespoon salt(18g)
• 30.5 stick unsalted butter(57g)
• 41.5 cup Parmigiano Reggiano cheese(135g)
• 50.5 cup pasta cooking water(120g)
• 60.5 teaspoon crushed black pepper(1g)

Instructions

1. 1Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add salt to the water.
2. 2Add linguine pasta and cook until al dente according to package instructions.
3. 3While the pasta cooks, place half a stick of butter in a large mixing bowl and mash it until soft and spreadable.
4. 4Once the pasta is al dente, transfer it directly to the bowl with the butter.
5. 5Toss the hot pasta with the butter until evenly coated.
6. 6Add about half of the grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and mix well while the pasta is still hot.
7. 7Add the remaining cheese and continue tossing until the cheese melts and the pasta is creamy.
8. 8Add a little pasta cooking water as needed to achieve a smooth, creamy sauce.
9. 9Season with crushed black pepper to taste.
10. 10Serve immediately.