Ingredients:
8 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 pint of heavy cream
1 lb fresh fettuccine
1 cup freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano
Ground pepper and nutmeg to taste
Directions:
As the water for the pasta first begins to boil, melt the butter in a large saute pan over low heat
Add the cream to the butter and let it warm. At the same time, salt the pasta water and cook the fresh pasta until al dente
Drain the pasta and mix thoroughly with the butter and cream, keeping the saute pan over low heat
Add the PArmigian reggiano and toss until sauce thickens slightly. Season with ground pepper and nutmeg
Remove from heat and serve immediately with additional grated Parmigiano reggiano at the table
Serves 4-6
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