התמונה להמחשה בלבדFettucine alfredo
Cooking With KidsA gentle simmer develops flavour gradually and keeps the texture controlled rather than breaking the ingredients apart. In fettucine alfredo, Clotted Cream, Butter and tsp Corn Flour are brought together in the stated order so their textures remain controlled and the seasoning is distributed evenly.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
Instructions
- 1In a medium saucepan, stir the clotted cream, butter and cornflour over a low-ish heat and bring to a low simmer. Turn off the heat and keep warm.
- 2Meanwhile, put the cheese and nutmeg in a small bowl and add a good grinding of black pepper, then stir everything together (don’t add any salt at this stage).
- 3Put the pasta in another pan with 2 tsp salt, pour over some boiling water and cook following pack instructions (usually 3-4 mins). When cooked, scoop some of the cooking water into a heatproof jug or mug and drain the pasta, but not too thoroughly.
Nutrition
- Calories
- 346
- Protein
- 7.6g
- Carbs
- 3g
Family cooking
Cooking With Kids
Simple ways children can join safely, with adult guidance.
Age 3-5
Small helper
- Mash soft ingredients
- Wash fruit and vegetables
Age 6-8
Kitchen explorer
- Stir a batter
- Measure simple ingredients
Chef tips
To achieve a velvety and cohesive Alfredo sauce, reserve a little of the pasta cooking water and add it gradually to the cream sauce; the starch helps the sauce cling perfectly to the fettuccine. To turn this into a full meal, you can add steamed broccoli florets or pan-seared mushrooms, and for the children, serve with a generous sprinkle of grated cheese on top.
Culinary reasoning
A gentle simmer develops flavour gradually and keeps the texture controlled rather than breaking the ingredients apart. In fettucine alfredo, Clotted Cream, Butter and tsp Corn Flour are brought together in the stated order so their textures remain controlled and the seasoning is distributed evenly.
