Name: Pasta alfredo
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 375 gram packet fettucine; 60 gram butter; 300 millilitre carton light cream; 1 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; mesclun, crusty bread, to serve

Pasta alfredo

Cream and cheese tossed in fettucine create a delicious pasta alfredo.

Serves 4

Prep

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15M

Total

20M

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Ingredients

375 gram packet fettucine

60 gram butter

300 millilitre carton light cream

1 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

mesclun, crusty bread, to serve

Method

1.Cook pasta in a large saucepan of boiling salted water, according to packet instructions until al dente (just tender). Drain well.

2.Melt butter in a large frying pan on high. Blend in cream and 1 1/4 cups of parmesan cheese. Heat, stirring, 3 minutes until mixture is bubbling.

3.Toss sauce and nutmeg through and season to taste. Serve topped with remaining parmesan cheese. Serve with salad and crusty bread.

Toss through some freshly torn parsley or basil.
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