Fettuccine Alfredo
🇮🇹 A dish from Italy
Fettuccine Alfredo is a pasta dish consisting of fettuccine tossed with butter and Parmesan cheese which is melted and emulsified to form a rich cheese sauce coating the pasta. Originating in Rome in the early 20th century, the recipe is now known primarily in the United States and other countries.
What gives it away
| 🥘Main ingredients | ribbon pasta, butter, hard aged cheese, starchy pasta water |
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| 🔥Cooking method | boiled pasta tossed with melted butter and cheese into an emulsified sauce |
| 👅Flavour & style | rich, creamy, savory, cheesy |
| 🕒When it’s eaten | main course, comfort food |
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Frequently asked questions
Where does Fettuccine Alfredo come from?
Fettuccine Alfredo is a dish that originated in Italy.
What is Fettuccine Alfredo?
Fettuccine Alfredo is a pasta dish consisting of fettuccine tossed with butter and Parmesan cheese which is melted and emulsified to form a rich cheese sauce coating the pasta. Originating in Rome in the early 20th century, the recipe is now known primarily in the United States and other countries.