Name: Traditional Alfredo Pasta (No Cream)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 plates
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 0.75 lb pasta; 6 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1.5 cups grated Parmesan cheese; Salt; Black pepper; 1 cup reserved pasta water

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Traditional Alfredo Pasta (No Cream)

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Traditional Alfredo Pasta (No Cream)

Instructions

Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain.

Place butter pieces in a large bowl. Add the hot cooked pasta directly to the bowl with the butter.

Pour in some reserved pasta water and add the Parmesan cheese.

Mix vigorously with tongs or a wooden spoon until a creamy sauce forms, adjusting with more cheese or water as needed.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Serve immediately topped with extra Parmesan if desired.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Cheese Grating Technique 🧀
Always grate Parmesan fresh using a microplane or fine grater to ensure smooth melting and maximum flavor integration into the sauce.
Pasta Water Magic 💧
Reserve at least 1 cup of starchy pasta water before draining - the starch is crucial for creating a silky, emulsified sauce that clings perfectly to the pasta.
Temperature Control Technique 🔥
Remove the pan from direct heat when adding cheese and pasta water to prevent breaking or becoming grainy, creating a smooth, luxurious sauce.
Pasta Cooking Precision 🍝
Cook pasta just shy of package instructions (about 1-2 minutes less) to ensure it's perfectly al dente and can finish cooking in the sauce.
Butter Quality Matters 🧈
Use high-quality, unsalted European-style butter with higher fat content for a richer, more authentic Alfredo sauce that emulsifies more smoothly.