Faux Fettuccine Alfredo

1. 1

   In a 5-quart kettle bring 4 quarts salted water to a boil for pasta.

2. 2

   In a blender or food processor blend remaining ingredients until smooth and transfer to top of a double boiler or a metal bowl set over a saucepan of barely simmering water.

3. 3

   Heat sauce, stirring constantly, until and instant-read thermometer registers 140F and remove top of double-boiler of bowl from heat.

4. 4

   Add pasta to boiling water and boil until al dente.

5. 5

   Reserve 1/ 2cup pasta cooking water and drain pasta in a colander.

6. 6

   Return pasta to kettle and add sauce and reserved cooking water, tossing gently until combined well

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.