Fettuccine Alfredo with Asparagus

Serves 4

* 1 pound(s) asparagus
* 3/4 pound(s) fettuccine
* 4 tablespoon(s) butter, cut into pieces
* 1 cup(s) heavy cream
* 1 pinch(s) grated nutmeg
* 3/4 teaspoon(s) salt
* 1/8 teaspoon(s) fresh-ground black pepper
* 1/2 cup(s) grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving

Directions

1. Snap the tough ends off the asparagus and discard them. Cut the asparagus spears into 1-inch pieces. In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the fettuccine until almost done, a...