Fettucine Alfredo

Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, 2004

Show: The Essence of EmerilEpisode: Favorite Italian Pasta Sauces

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (176)

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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
Pat Peyton, CO 01-28-2010
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Better than store bought
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I cut the recipe in half and left out the shallots, added fresh shrimp and more cheese. This was an easy and quick recipe... that tastes better than any store bought I have tried. I highly recommend this recipe for a quick meal. Read more
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Liam Chester, NJ 01-18-2010
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So easy
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I was always intimidated in making alfredo, but this recipe couldn't be easier. I made some cheese tortellini for two and cut... the ingredients in half. Also I used garlic rather than shallots, but I'll bet it would be unbelievable if you used a carmelized shallot. Also used half-and-half rather than heavy cream. The bride raved! Anyway, only advice I would give to anyone making this for the first time is not to panic that the sauce seems thin. When you add the parm, BAM! ALFREDO! Bravo Emeril!Read more
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Ruth los angeles, CA 01-16-2010
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No cream? No problem.
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I craved this meal today and knew I didn't have the heavy cream. I substituted almond milk and added extra cheese to thicken... it. I also sprinkle red pepper flakes on top. I had no idea how easy this recipe could be.Read more
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LISA Northridge, CA 01-15-2010
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A great suace
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This sauce was really good. I was surprised to see an Emeril recipe with only 6 ingredients for a sauce - wonderful!!! I... see other reviews mention the shallots were too much. I followed the recipe exact and it was perfect. Maybe they did not minced them enough or sauted long enough(?). Please try - it is very good.Read more
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Catherine Winfield, KS 01-11-2010
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Super Easy
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

Sauce was very easy to prepare, but the shallots were a bit much...would reduce them next time. Perfect amount for all that... pasta! Read more
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Shannadora Laurel, MD 01-09-2010
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Great recipe!
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

Very good and easy recipe. I opted to add spinach. In my opinion the shallots were overwhelming, so I think I'll add half or... none next time. Other than that, delicious!Read more