Fettuccine Alfredo
Fettucine Alfredo originated in Rome, Italy. This is the traditional recipe.
Ingredients
1 cup heavy cream
4 tablespoons butter
Salt and freshly-ground pepper, to taste
A grating of fresh nutmeg
1 pound fettuccine, cooked according to package directions
3/4 cup freshly-grated Parmesan cheese
Sprig of fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Bring the cream and butter to a boil in a saucepan large enough to hold the cooked fettuccine.
Reduce the flame to low and add the salt, pepper and nutmeg. - Add the cooked fettuccine and toss in the sauce.
- Add the Parmesan cheese and toss until the fettuccine are well coated and the sauce has thickened.
- Garnish each serving with a sprig of fresh basil, if desired.
Notes
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