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Fettuccine Alfredo (Pasta Burro e Parmigiano)
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Fettuccine Alfredo (Pasta Burro e Parmigiano)

20 minServes 1Nutri-Score C€€
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what you need

Ingredients

1 person
  • fettuccine (dry)Grains120 g
  • butter (cold, cubed)Dairy85 g
  • Parmigiano Reggiano (finely grated)Dairy60 g
  • salt (for the pasta water)Spices10 g

per serving

Nutrition

1,182kcal

Carbs
90 g
Proteins
30 g
Fat
78 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Stockpot
  • Mixing bowl
  • Tongs
  • Colander

step by step

Method

  1. Boil the fettuccine

    • Bring a pot of well-salted water to a boil.
    • Cook the fettuccine until al dente or as you like them.
    Step 1
  2. Prepare the butter bowl

    • Place the cold cubed butter in a bowl.
    Step 2
  3. Combine pasta and butter

    • Drain the pasta and immediately transfer it to the bowl over the butter.
    • Add a ladle of hot pasta water and toss with tongs or by shaking the bowl until the butter melts.
    Step 3
  4. Create the creamy sauce

    • Add the Parmigiano little by little, continuing to toss until a smooth, creamy sauce forms.
    • Add more pasta water if needed.
    Step 4
  5. Plate and serve

    • Plate the pasta, finish with extra Parmigiano if you like, and enjoy.
    Step 5