Nouilles Alfredo

Name: Nouilles Alfredo
Ingredients: For the Alfredo:; 12 ounces fresh pasta noodles; 2/3 cup butter; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1/3 cup creme fraiche; 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese; 2 teaspoons freshly cracked black peppercorns; 2 teaspoons lemon zest; Pinch of grated nutmeg; 1/3 cup reserved pasta water, as necessary; For the bacon-tomato shrimp:; 8 slices of bacon, chopped; 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined; 2 tomatoes, chopped; Handful of basil, chiffonade

15 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

For the Alfredo:
12 ounces fresh pasta noodles
2/3 cup butter
1 clove garlic, minced
1/3 cup creme fraiche
1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons freshly cracked black peppercorns
2 teaspoons lemon zest
Pinch of grated nutmeg
1/3 cup reserved pasta water, as necessary
For the bacon-tomato shrimp:
8 slices of bacon, chopped
1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tomatoes, chopped
Handful of basil, chiffonade

Directions

1

Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Cook the fresh pasta noodles until al dente, cooked through but still chewy. Reserve some of the pasta water.
2

Meanwhile, in a separate smaller pot melt the butter. Add the garlic and saute briefly until it is fully aromatized. Add the creme fraiche and bring to a simmer. Stir in the parmesan cheese, pepper, lemon zest, and the nutmeg.
3

Add pasta and toss to coat, adding more pasta cooking liquid as needed, until the sauce blankets the noodles completely. Serve immediately, with extra parmesan.
4

Cook the bacon in a large pot until crispy.
5

Add the shrimp and cook until the shrimp is just turning pink, being careful not to overcook.
6

Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they are just warmed and slightly tender.
7

Top each serving of Nouilles Alfredo with a portion of chopped tomatoes, crispy bacon, and sauteed shrimp. Sprinkle with fresh basil and serve.