Alfredo - Butcher's Deli Style

Ingredients:
* 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter
* 3 cloves garlic, minced
* 2 1/2 cups heavy cream
* 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
* pinch salt
* 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
* Slices of Ham
* Fettuccine pasta


Directions:

* Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium/low heat.
* Add the garlic, cream, pepper and salt, and bring mixture to a simmer.
* Turn the heat down if the mixture reaches a rapid boil or it could boil over.
Just simmer.
* Add the cheese, and continue to simmer sauce for 8 minutes or until thick.
* Add the ham and continue to simmer for another 2 minutes.
* While sauce cooks, bring 5 to 6 quarts of water to a boil and add the pasta.
Cook pasta for about 12 minutes or until done, then drain it.
* Place pasta onto serving plates, top with Alfredo sauce.