2 tbsp butter or margarine
1 small onion, thinly sliced
4 cup whipping cream
2 tbsp parmesan cheese
1 tsp fresh grated nutmeg
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
Directions
Heat margarine in skillet, over medium heat. Saute onion until
tender. Stir in whipping cream, heat to boiling. Stir in remaining
ingredients. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes,
Stirring often. Makes about 3 1/2 cups. Serve with up to 6 servings
of hot fettucini. (6 servings = 12 oz dry pasta or 2 oz. per serving).
Servings: 6 servings
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