ELAINE'S FETTUCCINE ALFREDO

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This recipe came to The Times in a 2004 article about Elaine Kaufman, the founder and proprietress of the famed New York restaurant and celebrity hot spot that bore her name and where this dish was served. There is nothing fancy or complicated about it - it's glorified macaroni and cheese, really - but it is delicious and deeply satisfying. (Fun fact: Jackie O was a fan.)

Provided by Alex Witchel

Categories     dinner, weekday, pastas, main course

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Salt
2 tablespoons butter
1 small clove garlic, finely chopped
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1 large egg yolk
1 pound fresh fettuccine
1 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
Freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring 6 quarts generously salted water to a boil.
  • While the water heats, melt the butter in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic; saute until fragrant and sizzling, about 2 minutes. Whisk the cream with the egg yolk in a bowl until blended; pour into the garlic butter. Reduce heat to medium-low; stir until hot but not boiling. Keep warm over low heat.
  • Meanwhile, cook the pasta, partially covered, until al dente. (The pasta will float when it's done.) Drain in a colander, shaking out excess water, but reserve a little cooking water. Pour hot pasta into the cream mixture and toss to coat (still over low heat). Add the cheese and keep tossing gently until cream is mostly absorbed. Season with salt and pepper. If sauce is absorbed too much, toss with a little pasta water. Serve in warm bowls.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 542, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 44 grams, Fat 33 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 17 grams, SaturatedFat 20 grams, Sodium 378 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Wupnyonga Loveline
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The fettuccine Alfredo is creamy, cheesy, and delicious.


Taonga Zulu
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I'm not a big fan of Alfredo sauce, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly.


Sage Stone
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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious.


Ameen Tariq
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and everyone loved it. It's a great dish to serve for a special occasion.


Hoorain Hayat khan
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I'm allergic to dairy, so I used a vegan Alfredo sauce. It turned out really well!


Ayomide Akintomide
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This recipe is a great starting point, but I like to add some additional ingredients to make it my own.


Nati Biz
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out perfect. It's a family favorite!


Taiwo Mercy
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I was disappointed with this recipe. The sauce was bland and the chicken was dry.


Malik Faizi
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The recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great. I would definitely recommend it to others.


A.R Ashik Official
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This is the best fettuccine Alfredo I've ever had. I will definitely be making it again and again.


Taslima Mimi
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I'm not a fan of Alfredo sauce, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so creamy and flavorful.


Tahmid Hussen
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I used shrimp instead of chicken and it turned out great! This recipe is very versatile.


Andrew Fiveash
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The sauce was a little too thick for my taste, but I was able to thin it out with some milk.


Kallie Du Toit
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I love how easy this recipe is to make. I was able to get dinner on the table in under 30 minutes.


Qasim sholani
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This fettuccine Alfredo is a keeper! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.