Fettucine Alfredo

Basic fettuccini alfredo

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Boil a pot of water for the past but use half (or less) the water you normally would. The idea is to get very starchy water.

Step 2

Add the fettuccini pasta to the boiling water.

Step 3

Cut the butter into small pieces and put them into a large mixing bowl.

Step 4

Once the past is ready (al dente), do not drain it, simply remove it from the heat.

Step 5

Use tongs to get the pasta from the water and put it in the mixing bowl with the butter. Let it drain for a second or two each time you get more with the tongs..

Step 6

Stir the pasta with the butter until it is all melted and then sprinkle the sodium citrate in and mix well.

Step 7

Now start adding the parmesan a bit at a time letting the heat of the pasta melt the cheese thoroughly to create a a creamy sauce, If the residual heat does not seem to be enough, it is OK to put the mixture back into a pan over medium heat and continue. Add pasta water as needed to create a smoother creamier sauce as well.

Step 8

Top with grated parmesan and serve.