Sonoma Fettuccine Alfredo

Ingredients

1/2 pound fettuccine
8 ounces sonoma tomatoes
1 1/2 cups whipping cream
3 tablespoons chives
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

Instructions

1. Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water 5 to 8 minutes until just tender; drain well.

2. Meanwhile, drain tomato marinating oil into large skillet; snip tomatoes in half and reserve.

3. Add 1/2 cup of the cream to the skillet. Cook over high heat, stirring constantly, about 3 minutes until slightly thickened.

4. Reduce heat to medium; add cooked pasta and mix gently.

5. Add 1/2 cup of the cheese, 1/2 cup of the remaining cream and the reserved tomatoes. Lift and mix pasta gently. Repeat with remaining cheese and cream; mix again.

6. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to warmed individual pasta bowls or large platter. Sprinkle with chives and nutmeg. Serve immediately.