Alfredo Sauce

I have not been posting as I should, and I am sorry. Here is just a quick recipe that we made the other night.  It is a favorite and only takes a short time to prepare.  I use whatever pasta that I have on hand, my kids seem to like thin spaghetti for this. Be sure to zest your lemon before juicing, it is just easier.

 Alfredo  Sauce


1 !/2 c. heavy cream
1/4 c. fresh lemon juice (1 lemon)
6 TBSP unsalted butter
1-2 tsp grated lemon zest (1 lemon)
pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
1 lb pasta
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan
1/4 tsp ground white pepper

In a large,heavy skillet, stir 1 cup of the heavy cream and the lemon juice.  Add the butter and cook over medium heat, stirring just until the butter melts. Stir in the lemon zest and nutmeg and remove from the heat.
  
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to directions. After the pasta is drained, add the pasta, the remaining 1/2 cup of cream, the Parmesan  and salt and pepper to the cream sauce in the skillet.  Toss over low heat until the sauce thickens slightly, about 1 minute. 
Serve in shallow bowl and if needed, season with additional salt and pepper.