Ingredients: 1 pound dried store-bought pasta or fresh lemon-pepper fettucine,4 tablespoons butter,1 1/2 cups heavy cream,of freshly ground nutmeg,1 zest from lemon (about 2 tsp),cup freshly ground Parmesan or Pecorino-Romano cheese,1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper,salt, to taste
Instructions:
- Bring a large pot of water to boil. When the water is boiling, add 1 T of salt along with the pasta to the pot. Stir well. Cook according to package directions or for about 6-7 minutes for fresh pasta (until al dente).
- Put the butter and cream in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently, until the cream has reduced almost by half.
- Add the nutmeg, lemon zest, black pepper, and salt, to taste. Stir to combine and set aside.
- When pasta is finished cooking, drain and add to the sauce in the skillet.
- Add cheese and toss to coat pasta in sauce and cheese. Check seasonings and add more salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve immediately.
