Fettuccine Alfredo
My son loves fettuccine alfredo but I’ve never tried making it before so I decided to give it a try from a recipe I found on America’s Test Kitchen. The sauce took only about 15 minutes to make and it was rich, creamy, and so decadent. I cooked some fettuccine in my new copper pastaiola set and it was perfectly cooked. I loved how durable and well made both the coppered pot and the steel strainer are, and I absolutely loved the convenience of the removable strainer. It was so much easier to deal with than trying to pour hot boiling water into a colander in my sink and made no mess. Not only is this pastailoa set incredibly well made and solid, but it is also absolutely stunning too. I love having beautiful quality pieces of cookware that will last forever and this pot is no exception.
I was recently sent the most amazing and beautiful Lagostina Martellata Hammered Copper Pastaiola Set. You can’t beat food blogger perks! The pot I have always cooked my pasta in has most definitely seen better days. I was so excited to cook pasta in my new pastaiola set and to retire my old pasta pot.
In honor of national pasta day (October 17, 2016), Lagostina would like to offer one of my readers one of these beautiful Lagostina Martellata Hammered Copper Pastaiola Sets for their very own!! See the bottom of this post for details. Good Luck!!
How to Make Fettuccine Alfredo
Heat one cup of the heavy cream and butter in a heavy saucepan over medium-low heat until at a simmer. Simmer for 12-15 minutes, stirring often, until it has reduced to about 2/3 cup. Remove from the heat and add the remaining 1/2 cup heavy cream.
Stir to combine then season with a bit of sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste along with a pinch of freshly grated nutmeg.
While the cream is reducing, heat water in the Lagostina Martellata Hammered Copper Pastaiola Set or large pot, until boiling. Season the water with sea salt then add the fettuccine; cook per instructions until just shy of al dente. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup of pasta water.
Meanwhile, return the cream mixture to a simmer over medium-high heat; reduce heat to low then add the drained pasta and the parmesan cheese.
Cook over low heat, tossing the pasta with tongs to combine until the cheese is melted, the sauce has coated the pasta, and the pasta is al dente, 1-2 minutes.
Stir in the reserved cooking water, if needed. Set aside to allow to thicken for 1-2 minutes. Toss again then serve in warmed bowls so the sauce stays nice and creamy. Season with a bit more freshly cracked black pepper. Enjoy.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1½ cup heavy cream divided
- 2 tbsp butter
- Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste
- Pinch of fresh nutmeg grated
- 9 oz fettuccine cooked just shy of al dente
- ¾ cup fresh parmesan finely grated
Instructions
- Heat one cup of the heavy cream and butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat until at a simmer.
- Simmer for 12-15 minutes, stirring often, until it has reduced to about 2/3 cup.
- Remove from the heat and add the remaining 1/2 cup heavy cream.
- Stir to combine then season with a bit of sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste along with a pinch of freshly grated nutmeg.
- While the cream is reducing, heat water in the Lagostina Martellata Hammered Copper Pastaiola Set or large pot, until boiling.
- Season the water with sea salt then add the fettuccine; cook per instructions until just shy of al dente.
- Drain, reserving 1/4 cup of pasta water.
- Meanwhile, return the cream mixture to a simmer over medium-high heat; reduce heat to low then add the drained pasta and the parmesan cheese.
- Cook over low heat, tossing the pasta with tongs to combine until the cheese is melted, the sauce has coated the pasta, and the pasta is al dente, 1-2 minutes.
- Stir in the reserved cooking water, if needed.
- Set aside to allow to thicken for 1-2 minutes.
- Toss again then serve in warmed bowls so the sauce stays nice and creamy.
- Season with a bit more freshly cracked black pepper. Enjoy.
Giveaway **CLOSED – WINNER SELECTED**:
The generous people at Lagostina want to give one of my readers a Lagostina Martellata Hammered Copper Pastaiola Set!!! This amazing pastaiola set will be the star of your kitchen and is valued at $249.99! I love mine and look forward to using it again and again for years to come.
To enter this giveaway simply leave a comment and tell me what’s the first thing you will cook with your Lagostina Martellata Hammered Copper Pastaiola Set.
- Leave a comment on this post.
- Comments will close at 4:30 pm pacific time on Wednesday, October 26, 2016. The winner will be chosen at random and will be posted to the blog on Thursday, October 27, 2016.
- Giveaway open to United States residents only.
Be sure to include an e-mail address with your comment. A winner will be chosen randomly and announced on Thursday’s post. I will email the winner and if the winner does not respond within 48 hours, a new winner will be chosen. The product will be shipped directly to the winner by Lagostina.
Product Details:
The Lagostina Martellata Hammered Copper Pastaiola is perfect too for creating delicious, authentic Italian Pasta. The pot features premium tri-ply technology combining stainless steel inside and hammered copper outside with a thick heat-radiating aluminum core for optimal heat distribution. Flared edges were designed for dripless pouring while the different diameters of the holes and their positions on the pasta strainer allow you to cook pasta perfectly. The Pastaiola is also great for stocks, seafood boils, and blanching vegetables.
- Lagostina Martellata Tri-Ply Copper 6 qt. Covered Pastaiola features durable tri-ply construction for lasting utility plus thermal efficiency courtesy of heat radiating, encapsulated aluminum core
- Brushed 18/10 stainless steel interior will not react with food
- Polished, hammered copper exterior looks striking on a stovetop and enhances heat conductivity
- Compatible with most stove types, except induction
- Oven safe up to 500º F
- Polished, snug-fitting stainless steel lid helps prevent heat and moisture from escaping
- Sturdy, riveted cast stainless steel side handles for confident handling
- Flared edges for dripless pouring
- Comes complete with a stainless steel pasta insert
- Copper, aluminum, and stainless steel
- Hand wash
- 6 qt. capacity
Disclosure: Lagostina sent me this Lagostina Martellata Hammered Copper Pastaiola Set pictured above and they have provided another Lagostina Martellata Hammered Copper Pastaiola Set for this giveaway, at no cost to me.
Where to Buy:
The Lagostina Martellata Hammered Copper Pastaiola is available at Bed Bath & Beyond nationwide. For more information please visit the Lagostina website.
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What a beautiful pot! Besides spaghetti I’d love to use it to make gumbo. It’s getting cold and that means gumbo weather here in Louisiana.
I would love to make a seafood pasta and invite my family over for dinner then in the winter months I would make chili and soups.This is a quality pot that I would love to own for many years to come…
I would make spaghetti. This is so pretty, thanks!
I think I would try the recipe you have shown here. Thanks
My partner loved homemade spaghetti so that’s the first thing I’d make!
I think I would make homemade soup.
Great pot! I would make macaroni for sure!
Omg!! I would love this to make my homemade ravioli….or noodles for my shrimp scampi. Oh thanks for the giveaway, I’m dreaming of possibilities now!!
What a gorgeous pot – would love to have one!
I would look on your site and find a great recipe to cook!!
LOVE pasta . LOVE reading your Blog, and would LOVE to win this pasta pot !!!
Looks very good. My son also loves Alfredo, nor have I ever tried making it. I think I will tonight, even without the pot.
Thanks for sharing.
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Hi – I would make Pasta Primavera!
I would love to make some vodka sauce
Looks like a perfect pot!
I have so many Italian recipes that I love! At this moment in time I’m thinking the first Italian dish recipe I would make in the pot would be Spaghetti alla Carbonara!!
Your Alfredo looks so delicious; I will have to try making it with my daughter.
This looks delicious, and that pot is absolutely gorgeous!
pasta with chanterelle mushrooms, if I can find any this year!
I would try to make this recipe! Looks delicious!
I would make some ravioli with the pot, first. It’s been a while since I had the delicious pockets of cheese
What a beautiful pot! I would love to own one!
Let’s see… So many yummy pasta recipe options to choose from. I think I would make homemade mac ‘n’ cheese! Thank you! This copper pot is lovely!
Homemade ravioli. It’s been a while but this pot with the strainer insert would definitely make things easier
Such a beautiful pot! I have been meaning to switch up my pasta cooking method and this is just the way to do so.
That pot is lovely and your pasta sounds yummy. I think I’d try your recipe for sure. Thank you
What a beautiful pot! I would love to made some pasta fagioli in it, which is my kids’ favorite!
Fettuccine Carbonara!
The first thing I would probably make is spaghetti with a homemade meat sauce.
Great giveaway! The first thing I would make is spaghetti sauce!
I would make a pot of my cheese soup. I’ve also been looking for a copper pot to make caramels in, so I would try that too.
Beautiful pot! I would love to use it to make my home made spaghetti and meatballs recipe.
What an amazing pot, so many uses!! Love all of your recipes!!
That pot is gorgeous! I would use it to make bucatini with amatriciana sauce. It’s one of my favorite dishes I ate while living in Italy!
Love this pot! I would definitely make some homemade cavatelli, that strainer would be perfect!
I’d make fettuccine alfredo because now I’m craving it! 🙂 What a gorgeous pot and a delicious-looking bowl of pasta.
I’d make your Fettucine Alfredo in that beautiful pot. In fact, I’m gonna make it even without the pot!
I would try your slow simmered beef short rib ragu!
I would love to make Cioppino!
I love kitchen items that are both functional and beautiful! I would love this to make linguine with clam sauce.
Pasta Primavera!
I would make fresh pasta with pesto! Such a gorgeous pot
Not entering the giveaway because I get too much stuff already but that is a gorgeous pot. Do I have to be hammered to use it? lol
I would make a seafood linguine…
I would definitely start with this recipe, and then maybe some spaghetti or a rigatoni dish and then some tortellini. I LOVE PASTA!!!
That pot looks so pretty.I would definitely make some pasta primavera.Your recipes are great & love your food photography
I would make spaghetti!
I’d start with spinach ravioli. This Alfredo sauce recipe would be yummy on ravioli!
One of my favorite pasta dishes is oven baked macaroni and cheese. I can’t resist that top layer of golden brown cheese. That is the first thing I would make.
Rather than reduce the cream, I add a well whipped egg, heat the cream in the pasta pot while the fettucini drains, and then toss it all together. Either way, it’s delicious! You could just let me win the pot for my birthday….only kidding! Your alfredo sauce looks delicious, Pam!
I would LOVE to add this to my special cookware collection!
That’s awesome! I would use it to make mac & cheese that would then be smoked on my BGE.
Cool weather means pasta! I prefer angel hair with my italian sausages and red sauce!
I would make homemade chili pasta bake. so good.
If I were fortunate enough to win this fabulous pot, the first dish I would make using it would be Orecchiette d’Abruzzo.
I posted a great recipe but I think it got rejected so I’m trying again. Angel hair pasta, spinach, portobello mushrooms, red onions, and cherub tomatoes will make a great meal for one. Especially in such an awesome pot!
Pasta Carbonara, my favorite.
I would make ‘our’ Alfredo sauce and add fresh wild mushrooms, I can’t wait! ! !
I would make a three cheese spaghetti dish 🙂
Wow…you took me back to a New York diner that I had the most delicious Fettucine Alfredo! They added chicken breast to theirs and it was amazing! I would definitely try that on this beautiful pot!
Gorgeous pot! Great sounding alfredo also. I know its for pasta, which it would be perfect for, but I’ve been wanting to do steamed clams. This pot would be perfect for those also.
Lovely pot indeed. Your recipe looks yummy. Love pasta made this way.
Oh My…what a gorgeous Pan!! I’d love to make Ham & Bean Soup or maybe Chicken & Dumplings in this beauty! Thanks so much for this chance!
I would cook spaghetti and meatballs
That was so delicious. I must pin this to try it ASAP. If I were to win I would definitely make a homemade pasta carbonara first. It’s a favorite of mine!
I was thinking a nice pot of bolonese sauce, but this alfredo looks pretty yummy!
I would cook ziti in this pot.
I just got a new cookbook, Acadiana Table, and would make gumbo.
I would make mac and cheese!
First thing I would make would be some homemade Mexican chicken tortilla soup. Next I would make a nice home style Texas chili. Right after that I would make some Spanish arroz con pollo from scratch. Can’t wait! 🙂
I have this really good gluten free pasta that I would love to see how well it turns out using these pans.
Ooh I’d make homemade spaghetti or try a that delicious fettuccine recipe you just gave us as the first dish I would try, if I won this amazing pot set!
Beautiful pot! I would make pasta with seafood marinara.
I would make pasta carbonara!
I’ve always wanted to try and make homemade ravioli. Never done it before.
Love that pot. I’d make the recipe shown here.
I am ALWAYS in the mood for alfredo… And that pot!! I’m loving copper so much right now!
I would make homemade gnocchi in that gorgeous pot
That pot looks beautiful!! I would love to make caldo de Rez… which is a Mexican soup made with oxtails …yum yum!!
I would make spaghetti and meatballs!
I would make a yummy lasagna.
FETTUCINE ALFREDO cause it looks so good and why not pay homage
That is a gorgeous pot. Your Alfredo recipe looks so yummy,I would try it first.
What a gorgeous pot! I’m adding your Alfredo recipe to this week’s meal plan.
That beautiful pot would look wonderful in my remodeled kitchen!
If I win I will follow your recipe above because it sounds fantastic.
Gorgeous! Love the look of this set! I would make a very simple, but delicious recipe my family loves. Capellini with garlic, lemon, and Parmesan. Mmm.
What a gorgeous pot! Thanks for the opportunity to enter. The first meal I would make would have to be a seafood bisque, since the weather is turning chilly.
This looks delicious. Thanks!
I would use it to make spaghetti and meatballs!!
First, I would make my favorite pasta dish, clam linguine.
I’d definitely try this recipe. With cold weather already here (38 degrees this morning) there are soups, stews, and many other pasta type dishes to begin making. Thanks fir the opportunity to own this beautiful cookware!
I would make spaghetti with shrimp and zucchini!
Homemade pierogies!
oh, the pasta i would make! i think cacio e pepe would be my first dish–i still haven’t made it and clearly need some motivation!
I remember the 1st time I made fettuccine alfredo with real cream and not the abbreviated ‘low fat’ version… Oh my! what a difference!!! Gorgeous pot and so very versatile.
Beautiful pot. I would love to try making pasta primavera or pasta fagiloi in it as well as the alfredo.
I would cook pasta, my wife would cook broth, and we would entertain the family with whatever else we cook!
Homemade fettucine alfredo is the best. Will be pinning this recipe. 🙂
The first thing I would make in this pot is my family’s favorite pizza hot dish.
I want to make stock!
Okay seriously i would sit with it next to me on the couch for several days pouring through recipes. Facebook would see me chatting with it and then my wife would…well….she already thinks I’m nuts! Love it!
What fun! I’m thinking a big batch of creamy, garlicky pasta with shrimp would be sooo good! You are going to make one of us very happy! The alfredo recipe you shared looks delicious too! Yum!
I Would Cook Scrimp Scampi
I Would Make Scrimp Scampi!
I would make spaghetti with meatballs.
I do a lot of cooking. This Lagostina Martellata Hammered Copper Pastaiola Set would be so nice to have in my kitchen. I’d make my spaghetti with meatballs.
I would make Cajun Chicken Pasta. Thank you for a lovely giveaway. The Pasta Set is gorgeous!
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Mmmmmm tortellini in a pesto sauce.
Love all of the Lagostina cookware, home made pasta would be the first thing I would use it for.
Thank you for offering the chance to win it!
Mmmmmm! Pasta!
What a beautiful pot and strainer, and how generous of the Lagostina company to give one away! It would be treasured for a lifetime. AND… I can’t wait to try the fettucine alfredo recipe, either 🙂
Most likely Spaghetti for the kiddos…
I would make spaghetti and my kids would love for me to make fettuccine.
I’d first cooking some homemade pasta and then use the pot to whip up a batch of marinara sauce!
My boyfriend is a wonderful cook and the first thing I’d let him make for me in these beautiful pans would be spaghetti.
My boyfriend is a wonderful cook and the first thing I’d let him make for me in these beautiful pans would be spaghetti.
I cook daily for family and my elderly parents…. My dad, being Italian can’t get enough “Pasta anything”….. Would love this for his favorite meals, as well as soups, stews, Chili and Chowders….. I so enjoy cooking, and nothing makes me happier than seeing the smiles on their faces ! ! ! !
Beautiful! I would love to cook soups and homemade pasta in this beauty!
This is such a beautiful piece of kitchen material that would last a life time. Not only of sweet and savoury dishes, but for learning and teaching families. Quality crafted equipment is just another step to having Beautiful quisine for your family. I would love that for my family.
Thank you
Soups and stews-all winter long.
WOW, that’s a beautiful pan! My son loves alfredo, so we make it a lot. We even make it camping 🙂
But it’s definitely time for Gorgonzola Spinach Linguine right now, yum!
I would make chili. Enough to feed the whole family in one pot.sweet
What a beautiful pot! I think I would make spaghetti with roasted tomato marinara.
The first thing I would make in this wonderful pot would be Fettucine Alfredo; I love eating it but never tried to make it.
I would love to win this nice looking pot! I would make the awesome Fettucine Alfredo recipe you gave us in this article if I win this pot.
beautiful pot and yummy recipe! i would probably make a hearty soup or stew.
I have a beautiful butternut squash sitting on the counter… might turn in into a gnocchi dish or maybe roast it and toss with cooked greens, bacon, and pasta.
I like the sound of dripless pouring.
Beautiful pot and the pasta looks yummy too!
Wow its so beautiful, I would love to own it and cook pasta more often!
It’s beautiful! I’d make a big ol pot of chili 🙂
pasta, pasta, pasta!
I will make a pasta pie, the recipe looks great and sounds wonderfull
Homemade chicken noodle soup.
A big pot of soup or chicken and dumplings.
Such a beautiful set! I’d make my mom’s lasagne, it’s a family favorite! 🙂
Beef stroganoff !
Endless recipes and menu’s The pot will make them taste even better
What a beautiful pot! If I were lucky enough to win this I would make a huge pot of macaroni and cheese.
First thing I’d love to make is steamed blue crabs in that baby
So beautiful!
Would make my mother-in-laws Minestrone soup first thing!
Beautiful pot! Would love making all kinds of soups and pasta!
Chicken soup would probably be my first goto, now that the weather is getting colder. Beautiful cookware!
I’m not sure it is the right pot for it, but I would learn to make a great carbonara from scratch in this pot.
I would make a huge bowl of pasta primavera with bowtie pasta and rotini with my homemade garlic basil dressing and lots of tomatoes, snow peas, broccoli, and avocado.
I would make a soup.
Love to make penne with Italian sausage!
Would LOVE this! Your blog is fabulous!
I would make linguini with white clam sauce.
Would make Pierogis in this pot first.