In Italian, Alfredo should mean heart-attack on a plate because that's
how rich this sauce is :) While I'm not a fan of cream sauces, I've
made this many times to much praise. It's REALLY easy to make and
horrifically decadent.
1/2 stick of butter
2 cups of cream (you could substitute half and half, but not whole milk)
1 cup of grated parmigiano cheese
1 tablespoon of fresh cracked black pepper
1 pinch of (preferably fresh) ground nutmeg
Melt
the butter and stir in the cream. Don't let it boil, but heat it until
it becomes very warm, just shy of boiling. It can bubble ever so
slightly without ruining the sauce. Gradually whisk in the cheese until
it dissolves into the cream and butter. Add the seasonings (there
should be no need for salt as the cheese has plenty in it), and toss
with pasta. Fettucini is the traditional pasta of choice for this
sauce, but don't let yourself be limited -- tortellini, gnocchi, and
many other types of pasta are also great.
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