It is made from my mother’s recipe, though I modified it a bit to create the fettuccine Alfredo.

My boyfriend, who claims to be an expert in fettuccine Alfredo dishes, always requests this dish and thoroughly cleans the pan after enjoying it.

However, it should be noted that this recipe is not for those on a diet!

This creamy and rich fettuccine Alfredo recipe is perfect for beginner cooks but classy enough for entertaining friends. Here are directions on how to make it at home:

Fettuccine Alfredo Ingredients

To prepare this yummy fettuccine Alfredo dish you will require these few easy things:

• Pasta: Fettuccine noodles.
• Butter: There are two sticks of butter that start the sauce.
• Cream: The richness of a 1/2-pint heavy cream.
• Seasonings: For instance salt, black pepper as well as garlic salt.
• Cheese: Grated Romano plus Parmesan cheeses.

How to Make Homemade Fettuccine Alfredo

Below is an overview of what you can expect when preparing your own fettuccini alfredo at home:

1. Cook pasta… bring a large pot of lightly salted water to boil; add fettucini and cook for 8-10 minutes until “al dente”, then drain
2. Make sauce… melt 4tbsp butter into 100 ml cream over low heat stir in romano parmesan cheese until melted & thickened (medium)
3. Mix pasta with sauce…add pasta to sauce and toss till fully coated. Serve immediately.

What to Serve With Fettuccine Alfredo

Here are some serving suggestions that could help:

• Appetizers: such as balsamic bruschetta toasted garlic bread fried stuffed squash blossoms
• Mix-ins: like chicken shrimp sausage green peas broccoli mushrooms
• Side dishes: classic restaurant Caesar salad gourmet mushroom risotto classic tossed salad.

How to Store Fettuccine Alfredo

Keep leftover fettuccine alfredo in an airtight container for up to three days, and reheat gently in the microwave or on the stove.

Detailed Ingredients List

• 24 ounces dry fettucini pasta – This is what you will use as the base of this dish. Fettuccine noodles are flat, wide strips of pasta that hold up well with rich, creamy sauces.
• 1 cup butter- It makes a rich basis for alfredo sauce.
• ¾ pint heavy cream- It adds richness and creaminess to your sauce.
• Salt and pepper to taste- Simple seasonings to enhance the flavors.
• 1 dash garlic salt- it provides just enough garlic flavor without overpowering your dish
• ¾ cup grated Romano cheese- A sharp salty cheese for added richness
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese – This savory cheese adds nutty flavor which will perfectly fit with Romano cheese

Step-by-Step Directions

1. Cook Pasta

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to boil (pasta water).
• Add fettuccine and cook for 8– 10 minutes or until “al dente”.
• Drain and set aside.

2. Make Alfredo Sauce

• Melt butter in a large saucepan over low heat.
• After melting butter add heavy cream, stir till well combined.
• Season mixture with salt, pepper, and dash garlic salt then increase heat to medium and slowly stir in grated Romano plus Parmesan cheeses until melted and thickened (to medium).

3. Combine Pasta & Sauce

• Put cooked fettuccine into the Alfredo saucepan. Toss pasta in the sauce until coated throughout.
• Serve immediately when hot to enjoy the creamy, cheesy goodness.

How to Store Fettuccine Alfredo

Leftovers have been known to be just as tasty as the freshly made meals. This is how they should be stored and reheated:

• Storage: Keep any remaining fettuccine Alfredo dish in an airtight container inside the refrigerator for up to three days.
• Reheating: The pasta should be gently warmed up in either a microwave or on a stovetop with a little cream added while it is heated until it turns its original creamy texture as well.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

• Calories: 964
• Fat: 61g
• Carbs: 84g
• Protein: 24g

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Have a special treat with this luxurious recipe of fettuccine Alfredo. Remember also to customize it with mix-ins and sides that suit your preferences. Enjoy every bite of the creamy cheesiness!