# Fettuccine Alfredo (Burro e Parmigiano)

A Roman classic that proves simplicity is everything: pasta, butter, and Parmigiano.

- Servings: 1 servings
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 120 g Fettuccine
- 6 tbsp Butter, cold, cubed
- 3 handfuls Parmigiano Reggiano
- Salt

## Instructions

1. Bring a pot of well-salted water to a boil.
2. Cook the fettuccine until al dente.
3. In a bowl, add the cold cubed butter.
4. Drain the pasta and immediately transfer it to the bowl.
5. Add a ladle of hot pasta water and start tossing with tongs or by shaking the bowl until the butter melts.
6. Once the butter is fully melted, add the Parmigiano little by little, continuing to toss until a smooth, creamy sauce forms.
7. Add more pasta water if needed.
8. Plate, finish with extra Parmigiano if you like, and enjoy.

## Equipment

- pot
- bowl
- tongs

## Tips

- Use cold, cubed butter.
- Toss pasta immediately with butter and hot pasta water.
- Add Parmigiano little by little while tossing until a smooth, creamy sauce forms.
- Add more pasta water if needed.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/@gianlucaruggierichef/video/7593481154615856406?_r=1&_t=ZT-976YZE469r4
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/5f12b7eb-53fd-4577-974d-04a898b75c00
- Extracted: 2026-06-10

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