Basic Alfredo Sauce

For one pound of pasta.

Ingredients

• 1 cup heavy cream, divided
• 2 cups Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
• Nutmeg

Instructions

1. In large heavy pan place 2/3 cup of the cream and all the butter. Simmer over low heat until butter and cream have thickened slightly (about 1 minute).
2. Remove from heat, and add 1 pound of cooked and drained pasta of your choice.
3. Return to heat. Toss to coat well.
4. Add remaining 1/3 cup cream, cheese and nutmeg. Toss again.
5. Add salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.