fettuccine alfredo

By momofsixplus1

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups(12 fl oz) heavy(double) cream
• 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 cup(4oz) grated parmesan cheese
• salt and freshly ground pepper
• freshly grated nutmeg
• 1 lb fresh fettuccine

Preparation

Step 1

Bring a large pot of water to boil. In a large saucepan over high heat, bring the cream and butter to a boil. reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 1 minute. Add 6 tablespoons of the grated parmesan and whisk over low heat until smooth, about 1 minute longer. Remove from heat and season with salt and pepper to taste and a generous pinch of nutmeg.(BE judicious with the salt. The parmesan is itself salty, and too much added salt will throw this creamy, sweet sauce out of balance)

Generously salt the boiling water, add the pasta, and cook until al dente, 1-3 minutes, depending on the freshness of the pasta. Drain the pasta well.

Put the pasta in a warmed large, shallow bowl. Pour on the sauce and sprinkle with 6 more tablespoons of the cheese. Toss well.Serve immediately. Pass the remaining cheese at the table.