Angel Hair Pasta with Pignoli

Toasted pine nuts top a heavenly blend of angel hair pasta in a luscious sauce of butter, cream and a dash of freshly grated nutmeg.

• Calories: 1129 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 pinch ground nutmeg
• ¾ cup pine nuts
• salt to taste
• 1 ¼ cups heavy whipping cream
• 1 (8 ounce) package angel hair pasta
• ½ cup clarified butter
• 2 ⅓ tablespoons butter
• 1 pinch freshly ground white pepper

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Toast pignoli nuts slowly in a skillet, watching carefully not to burn. Remove from skillet when nuts are tan in color.

Step 2

Cook noodles in boiling salted water until al dente. Drain.

Step 3

Combine heavy cream, clarified butter, 2 1/3 tablespoons butter or margarine, nutmeg, and salt and pepper in a saucepan; heat thoroughly. Add noodles to the heated sauce. Let sauce reduce to a creamy consistency. Top with nuts, and serve.