Alfredo Sauce With Pasta

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3/4 lb linguine
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 1/2 teaspoons butter
• 2 shallots, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 cups 10% cream
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup wine
• 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
• 1 pinch nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Recipe

• 1 bring a large pot of water to a boil and add the pasta.
• 2 cook for 10 minutes or until al dente.
• 3 when the pasta is cooked, drain it well and rinse with hot water.
• 4 return the pasta to the pot and toss with 1 teaspoons olive oil and the basil.
• 5 keep warm.
• 6 while the pasta is cooking, melt the butter and oil together in a medium-sized pan over medium heat.
• 7 add the shallots and garlic and saute for a couple of minutes.
• 8 remove the pan from the heat.
• 9 whisk in the cornstarch and gradually whisk in the cream.
• 10 return the pan to the stove over medium-low heat.
• 11 add the cheese, wine, mustard and seasonings.
• 12 stir occasionally until thickened.
• 13 pour over the cooked pasta and toss to coat well.