Fettucine Alfredo

Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, 2004

Show: The Essence of EmerilEpisode: Favorite Italian Pasta Sauces

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Cook Time:
15 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 to 6 servings

Times:

Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 15 min
Total:: 25 min

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Ingredients

1 pound dried fettucine
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 shallot, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Fresh parsley, for garnish, optional

Directions

Cook the fettucine in a pot of rapidly boiling salted water until al dente. Drain in a colander, reserving 1/4 cup of the pasta cooking liquid.

While the pasta is cooking, melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add shallots and saute until tender. Add heavy cream and bring to a boil. Cook until sauce has reduced slightly, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat.

Return the pasta to the pot it was cooked in, set over medium-high heat along with the reserved cooking liquid. Add the butter-cream mixture and half of the Parmesan and toss to combine thoroughly. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan and garnish with parsley, if desired. Serve immediately.

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recipe Fettucine Alfredo
ashlee montclair, CA 11-19-2009
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Best homemade alfredo
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Everyone loved this alfredo sauce. I use penne instead of fettucine. And instead of shallots I used garlic which I think... worked out better. Lastly I added some shrimp. This sauce was so easy to make and tasted so delicious that I will never buy canned alfredo sauce ever again. Thanks Emeril!!!!!Read more
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Shehana Shoreline, WA 11-17-2009
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good fettucine
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

got cold too fast though. I added freshly grated nutmeg, minced garlic, and didn't need the reserved cooking water. Some... shredded roasted chicken would've been nice!Read more
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Rachel Plano, IL 11-16-2009
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So easy!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I thought alfredo sauce was going to be really hard, but it wasn't! I used two cloves fresh garlic instead of the shallot... because my husband doesn't like onions and I also used two cups of cream as many other people suggested. It was a real hit! Everyone loved it. Thanks Emeril!Read more
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alia evanston, IL 11-09-2009
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pretty tasty
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

Not difficult at all. I did reduce the amount of cheese added at the end however. I found it made the sauce just a tad too... thick for my liking.Read more
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Anthony Landing, NJ 11-06-2009
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"EASY EASY = YUM YUM"
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Very easy to make, I added chives to the butter cream sauce, and used 2 cups of heavy cream. Its not figure friendly, but its... soooooooooooo good. Def time for bed after this meal.Read more
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Keri Springfield, IL 10-08-2009
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Best.Pasta.Ever
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I've made this several times and even when I substitute healthier items, it's wonderful, and my whole family loves it. We... always add roasted chicken...yum!Read more