
Italian · Pasta
Fettucine alfredo
Ingredients
- Clotted Cream8 oz
- Butter1 oz
- Corn Flour1 tsp
- Parmesan Cheese3½ oz
- NutmegGrated
- Fettuccine8¾ oz
- ParsleyChopped
Instructions
- 1
In a medium saucepan, stir the clotted cream, butter and cornflour over a low-ish heat and bring to a low simmer.
- 2
Turn off the heat and keep warm.
- 3
Meanwhile, put the cheese and nutmeg in a small bowl and add a good grinding of black pepper, then stir everything together (don’t add any salt at this stage).
- 4
Put the pasta in another pan with 2 tsp salt, pour over some boiling water and cook following pack instructions (usually 3-4 mins).
- 5
When cooked, scoop some of the cooking water into a heatproof jug or mug and drain the pasta, but not too thoroughly.
- 6
Add the pasta to the pan with the clotted cream mixture, then sprinkle over the cheese and gently fold everything together over a low heat using a rubber spatula.
- 7
When combined, splash in 3 tbsp of the cooking water.
- 8
At first, the pasta will look wet and sloppy: keep stirring until the water is absorbed and the sauce is glossy.
- 9
Check the seasoning before transferring to heated bowls.
- 10
Sprinkle over some chives or parsley, then serve immediately.