Citric Acid Free Classic Alfredo Sauce

Total time20 min

Prep time5 min

Cook time15 min

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Ingredients

4 servings

8 oz fettuccine
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1 tsp kosher salt, plus more for pasta water
6 tbsp unsalted butter, cut into 6 pieces
3 oz parmigiano-reggiano, finely grated (about 1 ½ cups loosely packed)
¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste

Instructions

1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Salt generously — the water should taste pleasantly salty. Add the fettuccine and cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, tender with a slight resistance at the center, about 1–2 minutes less than the package directions.
2
Before draining, use a ladle to scoop out at least 1 1/2 cups of pasta cooking water and set it aside. Drain the pasta, reserving the water.

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