Good birthdays

This past week was my birthday :). While I don't feel any older, I did have a fun time celebrating with friends. One evening Maria, Amanda, and Jessie all came over for dinner and I made fettuccine Alfredo. Yummm. If you haven't ever made alfredo yourself it is something you must try! The stuff in the Jar doesnt hold a candle to the real thing!! Here is the recipe, try it out and make it your own, it is truly amazing!

1 1/2 stick butter
3/4 Cup half and half
3/4 Cup heavy Cream
Bow tie pasta (or any pasta you like)
1/4 Cup chopped onion
2 Garlic cloves minced
1 1/2 Cups shredded parmesan cheese

Put noodles on to boil
in large sauce pan lightly saute onions and garlic
(I also like to add sliced mushrooms at this point)
add butter and let melt all together over medium or med. low heat
Add half and half and heavy cream to pan
(You may add some Italian spices, or some pepper here depending on what you like)
Slowly mix in parmesan cheese. Mix well each time you add cheese so you won't get lumps of cheese in your sauce
Add Noodles to pan and toss well.
You can then add cooked chicken, shrimp, or bacon if you want to!
Also, pay attention as you are adding the cheese. You may not need a whole cup and 1/2 and you may need more. Just keep tasting the sauce as you make it until it is the way you like it.