We asked the waiter what he could suggest. And THEN we went to Italy! We checked in to our Air BnB in Rome and then walked across the street for dinner. THANK YOU for this recipe!!! I have always HATED Alfredo sauce. She craved something that would give her and her baby a delicious taste and energy. He made this dish for his wife Ines who was pregnant with her third child. It originated in Rome by Alfredo di Lelio. What is the origin of Fettuccini Alfredo? Add the salt only when the water has reached a boil and never before. Always cover the pot when boiling the water, but remove it once the pasta has been added.Ĭalculate about 5g (1 teaspoon) of salt for every litre (quart) of water. Be sure to choose the correct size pot, you dont want the water to reach the rim and overflow, because pasta, when cooked, can increase in volume up to three times. No need to throw it against the wall, taste one to see if its cooked.Īlways cook the pasta in enough water, you will need 4 cups (1 litre) for 3 1/2 ounces (100 grams) of pasta. How to Cook PastaĪlways buy a good pasta and cook till al dente, if it is a good package following the cooking time on the box is a good idea. Half the butter and Parmesan melted together.Īdd the drained cooked pasta, another 1/2-1 ladle of hot pasta water (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. Pasta Alfredo is just a richer version of this. Hot pasta is tossed with a little butter and sprinkled with Parmesan Cheese. This dish is actually made in Italian homes, when a quick and easy pasta dish is required. This is definitely a pasta dish for Parmesan lovers and yup Im one of those. You can also store it in the freezer for up to 18 months. You can grate your own cheese with either a Cheese Grater or by placing chunks in your Food Processor and just pulsing a few times until coarsely ground.įreshly ground parmesan cheese can be kept in a plastic bag or airtight container and stored in the fridge for up to two weeks. Packaged cheese tends to have a coating to keep the cheese from sticking together. Its cheaper and it tastes so much better. Please read my disclosure policy.Ī couple of reasons its better to grate your own. And dont forget a less expensive but also a DOP choice is Parmigiano Grana Padano. Reggiano is always made in Italy, while Parmesan can be made anywhere, there are no restrictions on using the name Parmesan. Parmigiano Reggiano cheese is authentic or DOP (Denominazione di Origine Protetta which means Protected Designation of Origin), and Parmesan cheese is just an imitation of Parmigiano Reggiano. Just a few ingredients and a lot of flavor! What is authentic Parmesan? You will notice in this authentic recipe there is no garlic parsley, heavy cream, chicken or broccoli.
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