5.0 from 9 votes
Authentic Fettuccine Alfredo
This authentic fettuccine Alfredo recipe has only 4 ingredients and can be made in 30 minutes! No cream is used in this recipe, just like the original recipe from Rome.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 557 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 16 ounces fettuccine (or tagliatelle)
- salt (to taste)
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 cups freshly grated parmigiano reggiano (or to taste)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. If you aren't sure how much salt to use, start with 1 tablespoon.Add fettuccine and boil for 11-12 minutes or the amount of time specified on the package. You want the noodles to be al dente. Stir often. Do not overcook!
- While noodles are boiling remove a mug full of pasta water and set aside.
- About 5 minutes before the pasta is finished, add butter to a large skillet or ceramic Dutch oven. Heat over low heat and allow butter to melt.
- When pasta is finished cooking, drain and add to the skillet.
- Slowly add shredded Parmigiano Reggiano by sprinkling over the pasta and tossing with tongs. Alternate with a little pasta water until a cream sauce is formed with the noodles. You may not need all of the reserved pasta water.
- Continue until the pasta is coated with sauce and you have reached your desired consistency. Taste as you go until you get it just right.
- Serve immediately with extra Parmigiano Reggiano if desired.
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Notes
- Add the cheese slowly while stirring. If you add too much at once it will clump and not melt right.
- Add the cheese slowly while stirring. If you add too much at once it will clump and not melt right.
- Use tongs to turn and coat noodles evenly in the sauce.
- Use tongs to turn and coat noodles evenly in the sauce.
- Use high quality ingredients, I can't stress this enough.
- Use high quality ingredients, I can't stress this enough.
Nutrition Information
Calories
557kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
55g
(18%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
127mg
(42%)
Sodium
672mg
(28%)
Potassium
220mg
(6%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
780IU
(16%)
Calcium
426mg
(43%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 557
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 557kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 55g | 18% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 127mg | 42% |
| Sodium | 672mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 220mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 780IU | 16% |
| Calcium | 426mg | 43% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.