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Macaroni Pasta in Alfredo Sauce

Cultural Context

Originating from Italy, Alfredo sauce was created by Alfredo di Lelio in the early 20th century. It was initially a simple dish of fettuccine tossed with butter and parmesan, meant to appeal to his pregnant wife. Over time, it evolved into a creamy sauce that became popular in Italian-American cuisine. Today, variations abound, with many enjoying it with different pasta shapes, including macaroni, making it a comforting favorite worldwide.

ItalianITmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
8 oz macaroni
1 cup heavy cream
4 tablespoons butter
1 cup cheddar cheese
1 cup mushrooms, sliced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and adds a cheesy flavor.

1

Bring a pot of water to a boil and add a generous amount of salt.

2

Add macaroni to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions.

3

Heat a pan on medium high heat and add butter.

4

Once the butter melts, add chopped mushrooms and stir on medium high heat.

5

Add salt, freshly ground black pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder to the mushrooms.

6

Add finely diced red bell pepper and stir until well fried.

7

Remove the vegetables from the pan, leaving the buttery mixture.

8

Add heavy cream to the pan and cook on medium low heat for about 5 minutes until thickened.

9

Drain the macaroni, do not wash it to keep the starch.

10

After 5 minutes, reduce heat to low and add cheddar cheese, stirring until melted.

11

Add the cooked vegetables and macaroni to the sauce and stir to combine quickly.

12

Taste and adjust seasonings, adding more black pepper if desired.

13

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Fettuccine AlfredoAlfredo Mac and Cheese
Local Name: Fusilli alfredo

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