Easiest Pasta In The World

When Tony and I were in Rome two years ago, we discovered a new appreciation of simple food. Everything we ate was so delicious and usually made with only a few ingredients. Even the grocery stores there are tiny because they do not have aisles and aisles of processed, packaged foods. When I came back, there were a few dishes that I started making the basic way and discovered how easy it really is. So, here is my recipe for Pasta Alfredo...not good for the waistline, but good for the soul.

Ingredients
8 fl. oz. cream

1 oz. butter

A pinch of nutmeg

Salt and freshly ground pepper

2 oz. freshly-grated parmesan (I usually use more)

Instructions
1. Simmer cream and butter in a small pan, stirring regularly until mixture has thickened and reduced by a third (be careful not to burn or boil the cream, stir it regularly on medium to low heat)

2. Add a pinch of nutmeg (brings out the taste of the cheese and offsets the cream) and season with a little salt and pepper

3. Stir in grated parmesan and remove pan from heat

4. Toss cooked, drained pasta with sauce and serve at once with freshly-grated parmesan