Monday, August 19, 2013

Easy Pasta Alfredo

Rich And Creamy!




Ingredients:


6 ounces fresh fettuccine or pasta of your choice
 OR 4 ounces dried pasta
3/4 cup heavy cream
2 Tablespoons lemon juice 
4 Tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
Pinch ground nutmeg
Pinch (or 2 - to taste) white pepper
Sea salt to taste

Directions


Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente.  Drain

Stir cream and lemon juice in a skillet to blend.  Add butter and cook over medium heat about 3 minutes until the butter melts, stirring occasionally.  Remove from heat.

Add the pasta to the cream mixture and toss to coat.  Add Parmesan cheese, lemon zest, and nutmeg and toss.  Return the skillet to very low heat and stir continuously until the cheese is incorporated and the sauce thickens slightly, about 1 minute.  Add salt and pepper to taste.  Serve hot.


Additions:


Great on its own or stir in chopped cooked chicken, baby shrimp, lightly steamed vegetables, or leftover meat/veggies to round out this dish!


Serves 2