Fettuccine Alfredo

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Grate the Parmigiano Reggiano cheese with a microplane or a greater
  2. 2Use a smaller pot with less water for boiling, and add salt to it.
  3. 3Add dried fettuccine pasta to the pot.
  4. 4Cook just past al dente.
  5. 5Add the hot pasta and the butter to a bowl and mix.
  6. 6Add pasta water to reach a creamy sauce.
  7. 7Add the grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and mix.
  8. 8Plate and serve immediately.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound butter
  • 0.75 pound Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
  • 1 pound fettuccine pasta
  • little kosher salt

Equipment

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Tips

  • Use real Parmigiano Reggiano from Italy.
  • Get the best ingredients you can afford.
  • After the pasta is cooked move quickly.