Fettuccine Alfredo

By ccavaletti

Ingredients

• Kosher salt
• 1 lb fettuccine
• 1-1/2 c heavy cream
• 6 Tbsp unsalted butter, cut into cubes
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground nutmeg (optional)
• Freshly ground pepper
• 1 c grated parmesan cheese (about 2 ounces), plus more for topping

Details

Servings 6
Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 50mins

Preparation

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs. Reserve 1/2 c cooking water, then drain.

Meanwhile, combine the heavy cream and butter in a large skillet. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, whisking to combine. Whisk in the nutmeg and 1/2 tsp each salt and pepper. Keep warm over low heat.

Add the pasta and cheese to the sauce. Increase the heat to medium and toss to coat, adding the reserved cooking water as needed to loosen the sauce.

Transfer the pasta to bowls and top with more parmesan.

From Food Network Magazine, March 2017