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flavor Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo 4-6 SERVINGS INGREDIENTS ½ pound fettuccine pasta 4 tablespoons butter 1 cup heavy cream Break Out the Pasta Guests will ask for seconds of these popular dishes WRITTEN AND PHOTOGRAPHED BY KATE MORGAN JACKSON 1 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese ½ pound large shrimp, cleaned and butterflied Chopped fresh parsley for garnish Freshly ground pepper for garnish DIRECTIONS • Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook pasta, according to package directions. • Put butter in a large deep skillet over medium heat until melted. Stir cream into melted butter and bring to a simmer. • Add cheese to sauce and whisk until smooth. • Keeping sauce at a low simmer, add shrimp and cook, turning once, until just cooked through, about 3-4 minutes. • Add drained pasta to sauce and toss until well coated. • Divide pasta among warmed plates, garnish with pepper and parsley and serve. Pasta with Buttered Egg Sauce 2 SERVINGS INGREDIENTS 6 ounces fettuccine ½ stick (4 tablespoons) butter 3 eggs, beaten well 1-2 tablespoons fresh chopped herbs (parsley, thyme and sage all work well) Salt and pepper to taste DIRECTIONS • Cook pasta in heavily salted water until done. Save ½ cup of pasta water and drain. Set aside. • Melt butter in a large deep frying pan over medium heat. When it is melted, stir in eggs. Cook until just barely set, stirring once or twice to break them up. • Add pasta and herbs and toss with tongs until the pasta and eggs are combined. Add a little pasta water as needed to give the eggs a sauce- like consistency. • Add salt and pepper to taste, and serve right away on warm plates. ■ MMILLBURN & SHORT HILLS MAGAZINE FALL 2018 21