Fettuccine Alfredo

30 min

Fettuccine Alfredo

There are always many debates as to whether Alfredo sauce is actually Italian, or simply a creation originating in North America.

30 min4 servings

Ingredients

  • 3/4 Pound Fresh Fettuccine
  • 2 Tablespoons Butter
  • 1 Cup Heavy Cream
  • 1/2 Cup Chicken Broth
  • 1 Egg Yolk
  • 1/2 Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • Sea Salt
  • Cracked Black Pepper
  • Additional Grated Cheese To Serve

Instructions

  1. 1

    Bring a large pot of water to a...: Bring a large pot of water to a boil for the pasta.

  2. 2

    Remove 1/4 cup of the cream to a...: Remove 1/4 cup of the cream to a separate bowl and wisk the egg yolk into it.

  3. 3

    In a saucepan, heat the remaining cream and...: In a saucepan, heat the remaining cream and chicken broth.

  4. 4

    Cook the pasta al dente, then drain the...: Cook the pasta al dente, then drain the pasta and return it to the pot.

  5. 5

    Stir the butter into the pasta until melted...: Stir the butter into the pasta until melted and the butter covers each strand of pasta.

  6. 6

    Whisk a little of the hot cream mixture...: Whisk a little of the hot cream mixture into the egg and cream mixture and stir. (This warms the egg mixture without cooking it completely.)

  7. 7

    Next, add the remaining hot cream and broth...: Next, add the remaining hot cream and broth into the egg mixture and mix well.

  8. 8

    Finally, pour the combined egg and cream mixture...: Finally, pour the combined egg and cream mixture over the pasta and toss to coat evenly.

  9. 9

    Add the grated cheese, and a dash of...: Add the grated cheese, and a dash of sea salt to taste.

  10. 10

    Divide the pasta into 4 separate dishes and...: Divide the pasta into 4 separate dishes and top with cracked black pepper and offer additional cheese.

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