Italian · Members recipe
Fettuccine Alfredo
Wide ribbons of pasta cloaked in a glossy sauce of butter and Parmesan, emulsified with pasta water into pure silk. The original Roman version needs no cream.
Method
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Step 1
Bring a large pot of about 5 quarts of water to a boil over high heat and add 1 tablespoon salt. Use a bit less water than usual so it becomes extra starchy, which helps the sauce.
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