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Fettuccine All'alfredo

By diner524 on December 30, 2008

Photo by Lainey6605

8 Reviews

Prep Time: 0 mins
Total Time: 20 mins
Servings: 2

Photo by Lainey6605

About This Recipe

"I found this recipe in my "Four Ingredient Cooking" by Joanna Farrow. She states that this is a simple recipe invented by a Roman restaurateur called Alfredo and that he served it with a gold fork and spoon. This recipe says it serves four, but I would imagine alot of people will think it only serves two, so up this recipe as you see fit to serve your families appetites. This is not a garlic flavored recipe but one for the original recipe, so might want to serve with very seasoned tasty main dish/meat. Or you might want to add some minced 1/2 tsp. minced garlic to the butter in the beginning before adding the cream."

Ingredients

28.39 ml butter
118.29 ml heavy cream
78.07 ml freshly grated parmesan cheese, plus extra to serve
170.09 g fresh fettuccine or 85.04 g dry fettuccine pasta

Directions

Melt butter in a large pan. Add the cream and bring it to a boil. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring constantly, then add the Parmesan cheese, with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, and turn off the heat under the pan.
Bring a large pan of salted water to a boil. Drop in the pasta all at once and quickly bring the water back to a boil, stirring occasionally. Cook the pasta for 2-3 minutes, or according to the instructions on the packet. Drain well.
Turn on the heat under the pan of cream to low, add the cooked pasta all at once, and toss until it is thoroughly coated in the sauce. Taste the sauce for seasoning. Serve immediately, with extra grated Parmesan cheese at the table.

Private Note

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 (175 g)

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Amount Per Serving: %
Calories 624.6
Calories from Fat 362: 58%

Amount Per Serving: %
Total Fat 40.2g: 61%
Saturated Fat 24.1g: 120%
Cholesterol 188.9mg: 62%
Sugars 0.2 g
Sodium 401.0mg: 16%
Total Carbohydrate 49.0g: 16%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g: 0%
Sugars 0.2 g: 0%
Protein 17.4g: 34%

Reviews

"Nice simple lunch for Ds, and I .. Simple to make and prepare and enjoyed this with some garlic bread. Made for Zaar Stars"

By weekend cooker on September 19, 2011 | 1251546
"Hi - You tried some of my recipes during the adoption and just wanted to check out some of your recipes. I have a bunch I want to try, but this one was the first one I made. This is was fantastic! I had to substitute a concoction of 2% Milk and cream cheese for the Heavy Cream, and it was still delish! Can't wait to try more of your recipes."

By Terri Crooks on April 29, 2010 | 1092173
"What a wonderful side dish! Very simple to prepare and I loved the flavor. I used dry fettuccine and it made 4 perfect side servings. Thanks for a recipe I will be going back to very often! :) Tagged in 123 Hits (Update 4/2010): Diner I just have to tell you how often I make this dish. I do use half and half in place of the heavy cream and sometimes add snow peas and broccoli to the dish and top with some grilled chicken. It is always a dish that is devoured by the family. Thanks again for sharing!"

By HokiesMom on April 21, 2010 | 1088401
"Yummy! I doubled this recipe for the family and used spinach fettuccine. We had it as a meatless meal with salad and bread and everyone loved it. The next night, we had the leftovers and we added shrimp - which was a huge hit as well. Thanks diner for such an easy and tasty meal. Made for WTTM Tag."

By lazyme on February 03, 2010 | 1046493
"Very easy to prepare, and very good. I stuck to recipe, made this as a side-dish, I would happily eat it by itself! I might well add garlic in future, but this was very enjoyable, thank you!! Made for PRMR tag game."

By Karen Elizabeth on February 01, 2010 | 1044348
"This recipe was so easy to do. The sauce has a really good taste. It's rich but so yummy. I didn't have fettucine so I have capelli di angelo. Thanks Diner :) Made for 123 hit wonders"

By Boomette on November 15, 2009 | 989347
"Simple, fattening and delicious. I will make this again. Thank you."

By Nado2003 on August 30, 2009 | 935791
"Delicious and simple! I served this as a side dish with chicken tonight. I enjoy using fresh fettuccine and this recipe is a keeper. Thanks for sharing!"

By Lainey6605 on January 04, 2009 | 780449