Indulge in the timeless classic of Italian cuisine with Giada De Laurentiis' Fettuccine Alfredo. This delectable dish features tender fettuccine pasta generously coated in a luscious Alfredo sauce, a symphony of Parmesan cheese, butter, cream, and garlic. The harmonious blend of flavors creates a velvety and rich sauce that clings to every strand of pasta, tantalizing your taste buds with each bite. Accompany this main course with a refreshing side salad of mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, and a tangy vinaigrette dressing for a perfectly balanced meal. For a vegetarian variation, substitute grilled vegetables like zucchini, bell peppers, and mushrooms for the chicken. For a touch of extra indulgence, top the pasta with freshly shaved Parmesan cheese and a sprinkling of chopped parsley.
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LEMON AND PEA ALFREDO
"A creamy sauce like alfredo coats the long curlicues of this fusilli con buco," says Giada.
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until just under al dente, 10 to 11 minutes. Meanwhile, once you?ve added the pasta to the boiling water, heat a large straight-sided skillet over medium heat. Add the butter to the hot pan. When the butter is melted, add the garlic and cook, stirring often, until soft and fragrant, about 1 minute. Add 1/2 cup of water from the pasta pot and reduce the heat to low.
- When the pasta is ready, transfer it to the pan with the sauce using tongs; reserve the pot of cooking water. Raise the heat to medium and sprinkle 1 1/2 cups of the parmigiano-reggiano onto the plain pasta. Stir with 2 wooden spoons to combine. Add the mascarpone, lemon zest and 3/4 teaspoon salt. Toss well to coat, adding additional hot pasta water as needed to thin the sauce and to finish cooking the pasta. Add the peas, lemon juice and the remaining 1 cup of parmigiano-reggiano. Toss well to combine, adding pasta water as needed to thin the sauce to your desired consistency; you will probably use close to 1 1/2 cups pasta water total. Sprinkle with the ground pink peppercorns and additional parmigiano-reggiano, if desired.
FRESH FETTUCCINE WITH ROASTED CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI RABE
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories main-dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the broccoli rabe and cook until crisp-tender, 2 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the broccoli rabe to a large bowl of ice water. Once cooled, drain broccoli rabe and set aside. Add the fettuccine to the same pot of boiling water and cook until just tender, about 2 minutes. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of cooking liquid.
- Meanwhile, bring the broth and lemon juice to a boil in a heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Boil until the broth reduces by half, about 5 minutes. Add the chicken and simmer just until heated through, about 2 minutes. Add broccoli rabe to the chicken broth and stir to combine. Add the pasta, 1/2 cup of Parmesan, pine nuts, parsley, oil, and lemon zest. Toss to coat, adding some of the reserved cooking liquid, 1/4 cup at a time, to moisten. Season the pasta with salt and pepper, to taste. Mound the pasta into bowls and serve. Sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan and serve.
CREAMY BAKED FETTUCCINE WITH ASIAGO AND THYME
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories main-dish
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain pasta reserving 1 cup of the pasta cooking liquid.
- In a large bowl combine the 2 cups Aiago cheese, creme fraiche, Parmesan, thyme, salt, pepper, cooked pasta, and pasta cooking liquid. Gently toss until all the ingredients are combined and the pasta is coated. Place the pasta in a buttered baking dish and sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup asiago cheese. Bake until golden on top, about 25 minutes. Let sit for at least 5 minutes and serve.
GIADA'S FETTUCCINE ALFREDO
Make and share this Giada's Fettuccine Alfredo recipe from Food.com.
Provided by cerenya
Categories Cheese
Time 20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 4 minutes. Drain.
- Stir 2 cups of the cream and the lemon juice in a heavy large skillet to blend. Add the butter and cook over medium heat just until the butter melts, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat.
- Add the pasta and toss. Add the remaining 1/2 cup of cream, and Parmesan to the cream sauce in the skillet. Add the lemon zest, nutmeg, salt, and white pepper. Toss the pasta mixture over low heat until the sauce thickens slightly, about 1 minute.
GIADA DE LAURENTIIS FETTUCCINE ALFREDO
Make and share this Giada De Laurentiis Fettuccine Alfredo recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Peg 4
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. In a heavy skillet, stir 1 cup of cream and lemon juice. Add butter and cook over medium heat, stirring occassionally, for about 3 minutes. Stir in the lemon zest and nutmeg and remove from heat.
- 2. Add fettuccine to boiling salted water and cook for about 4 minutes. Drain. Add the pasta, the remaining 1/2 cup of cream, parmesan and salt and pepper to the sauce.
- 3. Toss over lown heat until sauce thickens, about 1 minute. Season with more salt and pepper if you like.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 757.4, Fat 58.9, SaturatedFat 36, Cholesterol 236.8, Sodium 435.3, Carbohydrate 40.1, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.7, Protein 18.9
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients. This means using fresh, flavorful ingredients that are in season. The better the ingredients, the better the final dish will be.
- Don't overcook the pasta. Fettuccine should be cooked al dente, which means it should be tender but still have a slight bite to it.
- Make sure the sauce is thick and creamy. The sauce should be able to coat the pasta evenly and should not be too thin or watery.
- Garnish the dish with fresh herbs. Fresh herbs, such as basil, parsley, or chives, will add a pop of color and flavor to the dish.
- Serve the dish immediately. Fettuccine Alfredo is best served fresh and hot.
Conclusion:
Fettuccine Alfredo is a classic Italian dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give this recipe a try.
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