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Fettucine alfredo

Italian · Pasta

Fettucine alfredo

lunchdinnerVegetarianNut-Free

Ingredients

  • Clotted Cream8 oz
  • Butter1 oz
  • Corn Flour1 tsp
  • Parmesan Cheese3½ oz
  • NutmegGrated
  • Fettuccine8¾ oz
  • ParsleyChopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a medium saucepan, stir the clotted cream, butter and cornflour over a low-ish heat and bring to a low simmer.

  2. 2

    Turn off the heat and keep warm.

  3. 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. 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. 5

    When cooked, scoop some of the cooking water into a heatproof jug or mug and drain the pasta, but not too thoroughly.

  6. 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. 7

    When combined, splash in 3 tbsp of the cooking water.

  8. 8

    At first, the pasta will look wet and sloppy: keep stirring until the water is absorbed and the sauce is glossy.

  9. 9

    Check the seasoning before transferring to heated bowls.

  10. 10

    Sprinkle over some chives or parsley, then serve immediately.