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Alfredo's Of Rome's Original Fettuccine Alfredo Recipe

Discover the legendary secret recipe of Fettuccine Alfredo, passed down through generations of the Alfredo di Lelio family! This authentic recipe, courtesy of Russell Bellanca, owner of Alfredo's of Rome, recreates the dish that charmed Alfredo's pregnant wife in 1914. Indulge in the creamy, decadent richness of fresh fettuccine tossed in a luscious butter and cheese sauce. While Alfredo's uses a unique three-flour blend and fresh eggs, this recipe simplifies the process using readily available fresh fettuccine. Prepare for a taste of Roman culinary history!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 920.5 kcal
Protein 65g
Rating 4.3 (13 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Alfredo's Of Rome's Original Fettuccine Alfredo

  • 1 pound fresh fettuccine
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 2 cups freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
  • 1 gallon salted water
  • 1/2 cup reserved pasta cooking water

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How to Make Alfredo's Of Rome's Original Fettuccine Alfredo

  1. Bring 1 gallon of salted water to a rolling boil in a large pot. Add 1 pound of fresh fettuccine and cook for 3 minutes, or until al dente.
  2. While the pasta cooks, prepare the Alfredo sauce. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup (2 sticks) of unsalted butter at room temperature and 2 cups of freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese until smooth and creamy. A stand mixer can expedite this process (approximately 3 minutes).
  3. Reserve about 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water before draining the fettuccine.
  4. Add the drained fettuccine to the cheese sauce. Toss gently to coat. Add a little pasta water at a time if the sauce is too thick.
  5. Serve immediately. Garnish with extra grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

31 g

Sugar

10g

Fat

153g

Carbs

27g

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