fettuccine Alfredo

American  

[fet-uh-chee-nee al-frey-doh, fet-toot-chee-ne ahl-fre-daw] / ˌfɛt əˈtʃi ni ælˈfreɪ doʊ, ˌfɛt tutˈtʃi nɛ ɑlˈfrɛ dɔ /

noun

Italian Cooking.

1. fettuccine in cream sauce with grated Parmesan cheese.

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Etymology

Origin of fettuccine Alfredo

First recorded in 1960–65; said to be after Alfredo all'Augusteo, a restaurant in Rome where it was first served

Example Sentences

The outbreak began in June, prompting recalls of chicken fettuccine Alfredo meals made by another company, FreshRealm Inc.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 5, 2025

Instead, try one-pan orzo with spinach and feta, fettuccine Alfredo swirled with chile crisp or a cheesy baked pasta that’s excellent for a crowd.

From New York Times • Nov. 20, 2022

Also, fettuccine Alfredo doesn’t travel well; it would have congealed into a pasta brick by the time it arrived.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 6, 2022

Growing up, my brother was a fervent proponent of fettuccine Alfredo.

From Salon • Aug. 15, 2022

Texas State Fair: Southern-fried chicken fettuccine Alfredo ball, Texas cream corn casserole fritters, deep-fried bayou fruit bites, Fernie’s fried smoked burnt end burrito, fried beer.

From Washington Times • Aug. 18, 2019