National Fettuccine Alfredo Day

Fettuccine Alfredo is a popular Italian pasta dish that consists of fettuccine noodles tossed with a creamy sauce made from butter and parmesan cheese. The dish is named after its creator, Alfredo di Lelio, who first served the dish in his restaurant in Rome in the early 20th century. The traditional recipe for Fettuccine Alfredo includes fettuccine pasta that has been cooked until al dente (firm to the bite), and a sauce made by combining butter, heavy cream, and grated parmesan cheese. The sauce is typically prepared by melting butter in a saucepan, adding cream and parmesan cheese, and whisking the mixture until it becomes smooth and creamy. The cooked pasta is then added to the sauce and tossed until it is fully coated. The dish is often garnished with additional parmesan cheese and parsley. Fettuccine Alfredo has become a popular dish in Italian-American cuisine and is often served in restaurants around the world. Variations of the dish may include the addition of garlic, chicken, shrimp, or vegetables, and some recipes may use alternative ingredients such as cream cheese or milk in place of heavy cream.