fettuccini alfredo... the original secret recipe

(3 ratings)
Recipe by
Colleen Sowa
La Crosse, WI

The Original Fettuccine Alfredo was created in 1914 by Alfredo Di Lelio. It was concocted to tempt the palate of his pregnant wife who had lost her appetite. Until now, the Original Fettuccine Alfredo has been a secret recipe passed on from generation to generation. At the Alfredo restaurants, the fettuccine noodles are made fresh daily. But store bought noodles work just fine. At my house, we like to add a bit of garlic, shrimp, chicken, and broccoli. We serve with crusty bread or garlic bread or toast, and a salad. This is an internet recipe...

(3 ratings)
yield 2 - 6 (depending on portions and sides)
prep time 5 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For fettuccini alfredo... the original secret recipe

  • PASTA
  • 1 lb
    very thin fettuccine noodles
  • SAUCE
  • 6 oz
    butter, unsalted
  • 6 oz
    parmigiano-reggiano, (aged 24 months) grated
  • OPTIONAL INGREDIENTS
  • garlic, ground black pepper and sweet basil (to taste)

How To Make fettuccini alfredo... the original secret recipe

  • 1
    Cook the fettuccine noodles in 1 gallon of salted boiling water for three minutes. At the same time, mix the butter at room temperature in a bowl with the grated cheese until the cheese almost dissolves, forming a smooth cream. If using a mixer, this should not take more than three minutes at which time the noodles will be ready. Strain the pasta leaving just a small amount of water and toss the noodles with the Alfredo sauce. Plate the preparation. Cheese lovers may want to sprinkle additional grated cheese on top
  • 2
    *** When using packaged noodles, go by the directions on the packaging.

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