July 12, 2010
Nutty Fettuccine Alfredo
Toasting the pine nuts gives this dish a slightly smoky flavor and a wonderful crunch.
Servings: 4
Prep Time:
Cooking Time: 45 minutes
Prep Time:
Cooking Time: 45 minutes
Ingredients
- 16 ounces multicolored fettuccine
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped pine nuts
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups whipping cream
- 2 cups whipping cream
- 1 2/3 cups grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh oregano, for garnish
Directions
Cook pasta using the package directions; drain. Keep warm.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over low heat. Sauté pine nuts and garlic in hot olive oil, stirring continually, until golden, about 3 minutes; remove from the heat.
Heat whipping cream in a small saucepan. Stir into pine nut mixture. Stir in the Parmesan.
Place pasta in a serving bowl. Spoon sauce over the pasta and toss gently to mix. Garnish with fresh oregano. Serve immediately.
Secret Tip
If you are cooking the pasta and sauce in advance, even by 15 minutes, wait until just before serving to add the pine nuts and garlic to the sauce. That way, the nuts will keep their crunchy texture.
