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Fettuccine Alfredo (Traditional)
20 mintime
Easydifficulty
4Servings
—Rating
Nutrition facts
1100 kcalCalories
35 gProtein
80 gCarbs
65 gFat

Per serving · Approximate values estimated by AI

ItalianPasta

Fettuccine Alfredo (Traditional)

Traditional dish · Italian

The classic Roman dish, made with just a few high-quality ingredients: fresh fettuccine, butter, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, and a touch of pasta water to create a creamy, emulsified sauce.

Ingredients

Servings4
  • Fettuccine pasta1 pound
  • Unsalted butter1 cup (2 sticks)
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, finely grated1.5 cups
  • Saltto taste
  • Black pepperto taste

Steps

  1. 1

    Cook fettuccine in a large pot of generously salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve about 1.5 cups of pasta water before draining.

  2. 2

    While pasta cooks, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.

  3. 3

    Add the drained hot fettuccine to the skillet with the melted butter. Toss to coat.

  4. 4

    Remove skillet from heat. Gradually add the grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, tossing continuously. Add reserved pasta water, a little at a time, until a smooth, creamy sauce forms and coats the pasta.

  5. 5

    Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Serve immediately.

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