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Fettuccine "Alfredo"

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Ingredients:

  • 500 g fresh fettuccine pasta
  • 2.5 cups heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 160 g unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp. grated parmesan
  • 2 tsp. grated lemon zest
  • A pinch of freshly grated nutmeg

Preparation:

  1. In a large saucepan of boiling salted water, cook the fettuccine pasta, stirring occasionally, until al dente, about 4 minutes. Drain.
  2. In a large heavy-bottomed skillet, combine 2 cups of heavy cream with the lemon juice. Add the butter and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the butter melts, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
  3. Add the pasta and stir. Stir in the remaining 1/2 cup of cream and Parmesan cheese. Season with lemon zest, nutmeg, salt, and white pepper. Stir over low heat until the sauce thickens slightly, about 1 minute.

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