Traditional Fettuccine Alfredo

Alfredo Pasta, the traditional recipe, is made with only 3 ingredients: fettuccine, parmesan cheese and butter. 

Ingredients:

• 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan Cheese (divided)
• ½ cup butter (divided)
• 1 packet Fettuccine
• Black pepper

Method:

• In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the fettuccine al dente.

In a medium pan, add 1/2 the butter, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese and 1/2 -1 ladle of hot pasta water (about 3-5 tablespoons). On low-medium heat, whisk together to make a cream.

Add the drained pasta, another 1/2-1 ladle of hot pasta water/ 3-5 tablespoons (or a little more if needed), the remaining butter and parmesan cheese, gently toss together on low heat (for about 1 minute) and serve immediately, sprinkle with parmesan cheese and black pepper.

Buon appetito!