How to Make Authentic Alfredo Pasta

Alfredo Pasta, also known as Fettuccine Alfredo or fettuccine al burro, is one of the most famous dishes among millennials in India. This Italian dish has made its way into the Indian subcontinent and has given one of the best treats to the taste buds.

Eaten with a sweet, milky, creamy and rich sauce, Alfredo Pasta is a member of the pasta family. With a well-known origin in Rome, Italy, this dish has made a place in hearts around the globe. This dish is so loved because it is easy to prepare, and you can eat it whenever you wish.

Made with butter, cheese and cream (Optional). This pasta dish has a taste that people of all ages will love. You can prepare it on a special occasion and a regular day. It can be your fancy dinner, an evening snack, or even a midnight craving!

While many households in India cook this meal, most use regular or dairy cheese. This is not wrong, but if you wish to increase the authenticity of the taste, you can use parmesan cheese instead.

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Alfredo Pasta FAQs

How long does Alfredo last?

If you buy it from a store, it is safe to say it will last until its expiry date. However, once opened, it can last 3 to 4 days while in the refrigerator. Typically, homemade alfredo also lasts 3 to 4 days when refrigerated. It is safer to prepare and eat it while it is fresh.

How long does Alfredo sauce last?

Properly stored, unopened, and cream-based alfredo sauce can last pretty long. Generally, it stays safe for 2-3 years. Though, we advise you to use it while it is fresh.

Is it safe to reheat Alfredo sauce?

One of the common questions among people with a busy lifestyle is this one. You can reheat the Alfredo sauce and eat it later when you are free or hungry. Ensure you don’t let it stay for too long after cooking it.

Why does Alfredo sauce taste bitter?

If you are preparing pasta at home, this might be one of your questions. Usually, it gets a bitter sauce due to overcooking. 30 seconds is enough to cook the alfredo sauce; by that time, you will begin to smell the sauce’s flavour.

Sometimes, a lack of cream can cause bitterness in the Alfredo sauce. Make sure you add enough cream to the Alfredo sauce; if you add a little bit more, even that should be fine.

TR’s Extra shots:

  • Some extra seasoning, such as oregano dried basil and Italian seasoning, will make it taste better.
  • Adding onion powder will give a savoury taste to your Alfredo pasta.
  • Heavy cream can make your Alfredo sauce extra rich. If you do not have access to it, then milk is fine, too.
  • Using pecorino romano cheese can make it authentic alfredo pasta. You can check it out on Amazon India here.

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Ingredients of alfredo pasta

  • Edible Oil - 1 Tbsp
  • Green Bell Pepper - 1/2 Cup
  • Red Bell Pepper - 1/2 Cup
  • Butter - 100 gm
  • All-Purpose Flour - 4 Tbsp
  • Ginger-Garlic Paste - 1/2 Tsp
  • Cheese - 2 Cubes
  • Black Pepper - 1 Tsp
  • Salt - To Taste
  • Penne Pasta - 250 gm

Steps for alfredo pasta

  • Saute green and red bell pepper in oil on medium flame in a pan and keep it aside.
  • Take another pan and add butter with all purpose flour (maida). Mix them properly and then add ginger garlic paste to it. Mix it well and add milk and keep on stirring till you get a silky paste.
  • After you get the desired thickness, add cheese and black pepper along with salt. Stir the mixture. Now add sauteed veggies to it and mix it. Now add boiled penne pasta to the mixture. Mix everything delicately so that the pasta doesn't break.
  • Your Authentic Alfredo Pasta is ready to serve. Garnish it with red bell pepper and serve hot.

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