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Fettuccine Alfredo
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Fettuccine Alfredo

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Fettuccine Alfredo

The success of this Roman dish depends on first-rate ingredients. If you can find an unsalted European-style butter, such as Plugra (widely available at gourmet groceries), use it here. It has a richer flavor and a lower water content than everyday brands. For the best taste, seek out heavy cream that is not ultrapasteurized. When you buy a chunk of Parmigiano-Reggiano, ask the clerk to cut a wedge fresh from the wheel to make sure it is not too dried out.

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

284
Calories
8g
Protein
27g
Fat
3g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 6 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Cheese 1 oz (28g) cheddar 113
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Cream 1 tbsp (15ml) heavy 51
Nutmeg 1 tsp ground (2.2g) 12
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 5 Tbs. unsalted butter
  • 1 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
  • Freshly grated nutmeg, to taste
  • 1 lb. homemade tagliatelle (see related recipe at left) or purchased fresh fettuccine

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By williamssonoma · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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