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🇮🇹  Roman Classic

Fettuccine Alfredo

The King of Creamy Classics — silky pasta tossed in a velvet emulsion of pure butter and aged Parmigiano Reggiano.

⏱ 10 min prep
🍳 15 min cook
👥 4 servings
⭐ Easy
🔥 650 kcal

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Born in Rome in the early 20th century by Alfredo di Lelio for his convalescing wife, this legendary dish is the epitome of culinary minimalism. Fettuccine Alfredo requires no heavy cream, relying solely on the magical emulsion of high-quality butter, finely aged cheese, and starchy pasta water.

Prep Time
10 min

🍳
Cook Time
15 min

👥
Servings
4 people

🌍
Cuisine
Italian

Ingredients

For the Pasta

  • 400g fresh fettuccine
  • 2 tbsp salt

For the Sauce

  • 200g high-quality butter, cubed
  • 200g Parmigiano Reggiano, finely grated
  • 100ml starchy pasta water
Ingredients

Step-by-Step Instructions

1

Boil Pasta

Cook fresh fettuccine for 2-3 minutes until al dente. Reserve 100ml water before draining.

Cooking
2

The Mantecatura

Vigorously toss pasta with butter, cheese, and pasta water until a velvet sauce forms. Serve immediately.

🥗 Nutrition Facts

Per Serving

650
Calories

62g
Carbs

18g
Protein

38g
Fat