Tagliatelle With cream and ham

Ingredient:

•    14 oz(400g) storebought or homemade  Tagliatelle
•     4 oz (125g) ham, cut into thin strips
•    ¼ cup (60g) butter
•    Generous ¾ cup (200g) heavy (Double) cream
•    Salt and freshly ground white pepper
•   1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
•    ½ cup (60g) freshly grated parmesan

Procedure:

•  Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.
•  Melt the butter in a large frying pan over  medium heat.
•  Add the ham and sauté until crisp, about 5 minutes .
•  Pour  in the cream and simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes.
•  Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
•  (The ham will already have flavored and the sauce.)
•  Cook the pasta in a boiling water until al dente, 3-4.minutes
•  Drain and add to the pan with the sauce.
•  Simmer and toss gently until the pasta is well flavored with the sauce.
•   Sprinkle with the parmesan and serve hot.