Grains · Pasta
Fettuccine Alfredo
The real Alfredo — just butter, Parmesan, and pasta water. No cream.
★ Beginner$20 minServes 4
Ingredients
- 1 lb fettuccine
- 6 tbsp cold butter, cubed
- 2 cups finely grated Parmesan
- 1 cup reserved pasta water
- Black pepper
Method
-
Cook: Cook fettuccine. Reserve 1 cup pasta water.
-
Step: In a large warm bowl, add butter and 1/2 cup pasta water. Add hot pasta. Toss vigorously.
-
Add: Add Parmesan in handfuls, tossing constantly, adding pasta water until a glossy, creamy sauce forms.
-
Season: Season with black pepper. Serve immediately.
What You're Practicing
- True Alfredo has NO cream — the sauce is an emulsion of butter, cheese, and starchy water.
- Same technique as cacio e pepe and pasta al burro — master one, you've mastered all three.
- Work quickly — the sauce tightens as it cools.
Comments (0)
No comments yet. Be the first to share your thoughts.
You Might Also Like
Pasta
Aglio e Olio (Garlic and Oil Pasta)
Beginner 20m$
anti-inflammatorybeginnerbudget
Pasta
Baked Ziti
The weeknight lasagna — same concept, half the effort.
Beginner 1h$
pastaitalianbeginner
Rice
Arroz con Pollo
Latin American chicken and rice — a one-pot meal that feeds a crowd.
Beginner 50m$
ricechickenmexican
160P 6gC 4gF 14g
Salads
Arugula Salad with Parmesan and Lemon
Peppery arugula with shaved Parmesan, lemon, and olive oil — Italian simplicity.
Beginner 10m$
anti-inflammatorybeginnerbudget