Fettuccine Alfredo

Fettuccine Alfredo
Fettuccine Alfredo
In Rome, this pasta would be served as a first course, but we prefer it as a main course. Traditionally, Romans don't use heavy cream in this dish, so you won't find any here either. Active time: 10 min Start to finish: 25 min
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  • Served Person: Makes 4 main-course servings
Italian Pasta Vegetarian Quick & Easy Parmesan Winter Gourmet
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • Carbohydrate 62 g(21%)
  • Cholesterol 129 mg(43%)
  • Fat 25 g(39%)
  • Fiber 3 g(11%)
  • Protein 22 g(45%)
  • Saturated Fat 15 g(74%)
  • Sodium 409 mg(17%)
  • Calories 565

Preparation Preheat oven to 250°F. Melt butter in a heatproof serving bowl in middle of oven, about 5 minutes. Cook fettuccine in a 6- to 8-quart pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta cooking water, then drain fettuccine in a colander. Immediately toss fettuccine with butter and salt in bowl, then slowly add 3/4 cup cheese, tossing constantly and adding enough of cooking water to keep pasta moist. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then sprinkle with remaining cheese.

Preparation Preheat oven to 250°F. Melt butter in a heatproof serving bowl in middle of oven, about 5 minutes. Cook fettuccine in a 6- to 8-quart pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta cooking water, then drain fettuccine in a colander. Immediately toss fettuccine with butter and salt in bowl, then slowly add 3/4 cup cheese, tossing constantly and adding enough of cooking water to keep pasta moist. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then sprinkle with remaining cheese.