Fettuccine alla Panna - Fettuccine with Cream Sauce

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1/2 pound of fettuccine

1/2 cup butter

1/2 cup cream

3/4 - 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

freshly ground nutmeg

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Boil fettucine in salted water. In a large heavy pan, melt butter over low heat. When fettuccine is “al dente” drain it and pour it into the melted butter.  toss to coat the fettuccine. Simmer over medium heatand add the cream and cook until sauce is creamy - about 2 minutes.  Add salt and pepper.  Serve immediately, pass more parmesan cheese.  Serves 3