Original Alfredo

5 ingredients
3 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 pound pasta fettuccine, if you're feeling extra classic
  • 1/2 pound Parmigiano Reggiano finely grated
  • 1/2 pound unsalted butter
  • salt
  • 1 cup pasta water reserved

Directions

  1. 1
    First boil the pasta in salted water until al dente.
  2. 2
    Drain and reserve 3/4-1 cup pasta water for the sauce.
  3. 3
    Bring butter and pasta water to a boil in a saucepan or large skillet. Add pasta, coat with butter mixture and sprinkle in cheese. Toss with forks or tongs until the mixture of cheese, butter and water forms a velvety sauce. Eat hot and enjoy.

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