Fettuccine Alfredo
Easy
A silky, indulgent Italian classic made with just three ingredients — fettuccine, butter, and finely grated Parmigiano Reggiano.
Cooking Steps
8
STEP 1 OF 8
Sift the Parmigiano
USES
Parmesan Cheese, finely sifted (200 gram)
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Open on YouTube ↗Finely grate aged Parmigiano, then sift through a fine mesh sieve until it becomes a powder.
STEP 2 OF 8
Boil the Pasta
USES
Fettuccine, fresh, not dried (400 gram)·Salt, less than usual (0 as needed)
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Open on YouTube ↗Cook fettuccine in lightly salted boiling water until done.
STEP 3 OF 8
Combine Butter and Parmigiano
USES
Butter (Unsalted), room temperature (100 gram)
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Open on YouTube ↗Place half the butter into a bowl together with the sifted Parmigiano.
STEP 4 OF 8
Add Pasta Water
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Open on YouTube ↗Pour hot pasta cooking water into the bowl and mix vigorously until smooth and velvety.
STEP 5 OF 8
Check the Sauce
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Open on YouTube ↗The sauce should be smooth, velvety, and quite liquidy — this is correct.
STEP 6 OF 8
Drain and Butter Pasta
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Open on YouTube ↗Drain the cooked fettuccine, then add the remaining butter and toss to coat.
STEP 7 OF 8
Combine Pasta and Sauce
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Open on YouTube ↗Remove pan from heat, pour the creamy sauce over the pasta, and toss quickly.
STEP 8 OF 8
Plate and Serve
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Open on YouTube ↗Plate the fettuccine and spoon extra creamy sauce on top before serving immediately.
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