31 March, 2008

Sour Cream and Parmesan Sauce

Makes sufficient quantity for about 340g pasta, or four side-serves.

3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
140g sour cream
pinches of paprika and freshly-grated nutmeg
3/4 cup freshly grated, good quality Parmesan
Cracked black pepper and salt to taste

Combine all ingredients while still cold in a saucepan large enough to eventually hold cooked pasta. Heat gently over medium-low heat for last couple of minutes of pasta cooking time. When pasta is finished, add to sauce along with a couple of spoonfuls of pasta water, then cook all over medium-low heat for about five minutes, stirring gently.

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