This Authentic Italian Fettuccine Alfredo Recipe has four simple ingredients (fettuccine pasta, parmigiano cheese, butter, and optional freshly cracked pepper). It only takes 15 minutes to prepare! This is the original recipe for ‘fettuccine al burro‘.
Growing up, and to this day, we called this dish ‘pasta al burro e Parmigiano,’ or butter and cheese pasta. This version is a bit more glorious as we add more butter and cheese to make the sauce extra creamy.
Fettuccine Alfredo (Italian: [fettut’tʃiːne alˈfreːdo]) or fettuccine al burro (“fettuccine with butter”) is an Italian pasta dish of fresh fettuccine tossed with butter and Parmesan (Italian: pasta al burro e parmigiano).
Origin of Italian Fettucine Alfredo Recipe
Where does this famous dish originate? This is how the story goes… Fettuccine Alfredo originated in Rome by restaurant owner- Alfredo di Lelio. He created this dish for his pregnant wife, Ines, who was expecting their third child. She craved a rich, simple pasta dish that would comfort and give her energy. Alfredo succeeded with this easy recipe!
Tools for Grating Parmigiano Cheese
These are 2 Cheese Graters I recommend for cheeses such as parmigiano and pecorino. They also work with soft cheeses such as mozzarella and cheddar:
3- You can also use aMicroplane for a super fine grate.
The Original Fettuccine Alfredo
FAQ
What is Alfredo sauce called in Italy?
What is the closest thing to Alfredo in Italy?
Can you order Alfredo in Italy?
How do you make Alfredo Pasta?
Alfredo Pasta, the traditional recipe, made with only 3 ingredients, fettuccine, parmesan cheese and butter. 15 minutes and Dinner is served. In a large pot of boiling salted water cook the fettuccine al dente. in a medium pan add 1/2 the butter, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese and 1/2 -1 ladle of hot pasta water (about 3-5 tablespoons).
How do you make fettuccine Alfredo?
Hot pasta is tossed with a little butter and sprinkled with Parmesan Cheese. Pasta Alfredo is just a richer version of this. In a large pot of boiling salted water cook the fettuccine al dente. in a medium pan add 1/2 the butter, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese and 1/2 -1 ladle of hot reserved pasta water (about 3-5 tablespoons).
Is fettuccine Alfredo Italian?
Its closest cousin is similar to di Lelio’s invention: a sauce known in Italy as “al burro” (with butter) — pasta served with melted butter that’s sometimes infused with fresh sage, as well as grated Parmigiano. So if you want to try the Italian version of fettuccine alfredo, you might have better luck ordering fettuccine al burro.
Does fettuccine Alfredo use heavy cream?
Fettuccine Alfredo is a simple Italian dish of butter, parmigiano, fettuccine pasta, and black pepper. The authentic recipe does not use heavy cream. I think of it as a glorified butter and cheese pasta with a triple dose of butter. Enjoy this original fettuccine Alfredo recipe! It is truly the best.