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Fettuccine Alfredo
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A silky, indulgent Italian classic made with just three ingredients — fettuccine, butter, and finely grated Parmigiano Reggiano.
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Fettuccine Alfredo — 🇮🇹🧈 Traditional Recipe without Cream!
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Cooking Steps
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STEP 1 OF 8
Sift the Parmigiano
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Parmesan Cheese, finely sifted (200 gram)
Finely grate aged Parmigiano, then sift through a fine mesh sieve until it becomes a powder.
Go to YouTube · 0:54STEP 2 OF 8
Boil the Pasta
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Fettuccine, fresh, not dried (400 gram)·Salt, less than usual (as needed)
Cook fettuccine in lightly salted boiling water until done.
Go to YouTube · 2:21STEP 3 OF 8
Combine Butter and Parmigiano
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Butter (Unsalted), room temperature (100 gram)
Place half the butter into a bowl together with the sifted Parmigiano.
Go to YouTube · 3:17STEP 4 OF 8
Add Pasta Water
Pour hot pasta cooking water into the bowl and mix vigorously until smooth and velvety.
Go to YouTube · 3:29STEP 5 OF 8
Check the Sauce
The sauce should be smooth, velvety, and quite liquidy — this is correct.
Go to YouTube · 4:15STEP 6 OF 8
Drain and Butter Pasta
Drain the cooked fettuccine, then add the remaining butter and toss to coat.
Go to YouTube · 4:49STEP 7 OF 8
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Remove pan from heat, pour the creamy sauce over the pasta, and toss quickly.
Go to YouTube · 5:19STEP 8 OF 8
Plate and Serve
Plate the fettuccine and spoon extra creamy sauce on top before serving immediately.
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