fettuccine Alfredo
Americannoun
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
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Growing up, my brother was a fervent proponent of fettuccine Alfredo.
From Salon ● Aug. 15, 2022
“She ended up talking to this woman for 45 minutes and then sending her a fettuccine Alfredo on Uber Eats,” Martin said.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 18, 2022
Butter, garlic, shallots, half-and-half, ground turmeric and Parmesan come together in this earthy pasta from Sue Li, which is like a more interesting version of classic fettuccine Alfredo.
From New York Times ● Jan. 8, 2021
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
When Jennifer’s birthday came, just after Stegall was deported, the teen got her favorite dish of fettuccine Alfredo at Olive Garden and the Versace perfume she wanted as a present.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 23, 2018
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