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How to Make Fettucine Alfredo

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By eHow Contributing Writer
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This rich dish probably shouldn't be a daily indulgence, but you might be surprised at how easy it is to make. Because the dish is so simple, it's important to use good-quality ingredients. Serves 6 people.

Difficulty: Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • 1 tbsp. olive (not virgin) oil
  • 1 tbsp. salt - plus more for seasoning if preferred
  • 3 oz. unsalted butter
  • 1 lb. high quality, dry fettucine pasta
  • 4 oz. freshly grated Parmesan cheeses
  • 5 or 6 drops fresh lemon juices
  • colanders
  • measuring spoons
  • stockpots
  • 1 qt. heavy creams
  • skillets
  • cheese graters
  • measuring cups
  • Cheese Graters
  • Colanders
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Skillets
  • Stockpots
  • Measuring cups
  • Skillets
  • 4 oz. freshly grated Parmesan cheeses
  • 1 lb. high quality, dry fettucine pasta
  • 1 tbsp. salt - plus more for seasoning if preferred
  • 3 oz. unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp. olive (not virgin) oil
  • 1 qt. heavy creams
  • 5 or 6 drops fresh lemon juices
  1. Step 1

    Bring 3 to 4 quarts of water, the olive oil and the salt to a rapid boil in a large pot. Add the pasta to pan and stir to distribute the noodles.

  2. Step 2

    Boil the pasta for the slightly less time than the recommended length of time on the package. When the pasta is cooked, drain and rinse under hot water.

  3. Step 3

    Add the butter, cream, Parmesan and white pepper to a large skillet. Bring to a boil while constantly stirring over medium-high heat.

  4. Step 4

    Cook the cream mixture until it reduces slightly in volume. Add the pasta to the pan and stir to coat the noodles.

  5. Step 5

    Remove from the heat and add the lemon juice. Stir and taste for seasoning.

  6. Step 6

    Add salt if preferred and serve immediately.

Tips & Warnings
  • Make sure you use a decent Parmesan for this dish: real Parmigiano Reggiano is ideal, although it's expensive. Don't use a grated variety; these are usually dried-out and inferior in taste.

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on 11/22/2005 Use 6 tbsp butter melted in large skillet, 1/2 cup whipping cream. Stir to boil. Add 1/2 cup parmesan cheese. Add pasta,
1/2 cup whipping cream, 1/2 cup parmesan cheese. Toss. Take off heat. Add 1/2 cup parmesan, salt, pepper and 1/4 tsp nutmeg.

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