fettuccine Alfredo


fettuccine Al·fre·do

noun \-(ˌ)al-ˈfrā-(ˌ)dō, -(ˌ)äl-\

Definition of FETTUCCINE ALFREDO

: a dish consisting of fettuccine with butter, Parmesan cheese, cream, and seasonings —called also fettuccine all'Alfredo, \-ˌal-(ˌ)al-, -ˌäl-(ˌ)äl-\

Origin of FETTUCCINE ALFREDO

from Alfredo all'Augusteo, restaurant in Rome where it originated
First Known Use: 1961

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