Fettuccine Alfredo - cooking recipe

Ingredients

15 oz fettuccine
4 1/2 tbsp butter
1 1/4 cups heavy cream
2 oz Parmesan cheese, grated
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
None None fresh basil, torn (optional)
None None crusty bread, to serve

Preparation

Cook pasta in boiling salted water until al dente. Drain.
Meanwhile, melt butter in a large frying pan over high heat. Add cream and 1 oz Parmesan. Bring to a simmer. Add pasta and nutmeg, season and toss to coat.
Serve with remaining Parmesan, a few torn basil leaves, if desired, and crusty bread on the side.