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td5785 OP t1_j26ium6 wrote

Reply to comment by holymotherofcats in [Homemade] Creamy Fettuccine Alfredo by td5785

INGREDIENTS

  • 3 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 8 garlic cloves, minced or to taste
  • 2 c heavy cream
  • 1/4tsp white pepper
  • 1/2c fresh shredded parm
  • 3/4 c shredded mozzarella
  • 1 cup pasta water

DIRECTIONS

  • Melt butter & olive oil over med/low heat.
  • Add garlic, cream, white pepper, and bring to simmer. Stirring often.
  • Add parm cheese and simmer 8-10 mins or until sauce is thickened and smooth.
  • Add mozzarella and stir frequently. Do not burn.
  • Turn off and take off heat. It will thicken up more as it sits. Taste and add garlic powder/salt if needed.
  • Add pasta water as needed.
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RabbitsRuse t1_j27g6ag wrote

Try adding nutmeg. Alfredo is my childhood comfort food. I went through years of trying to add in hot sauce, garlic, white pepper searching for the flavor I was looking for. Finally checked a recipe (from Marcella Hazan for those interested) and learned the spice I had been searching for was nutmeg.

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jabba-du-hutt t1_j274mm9 wrote

Mozzarella? Interesting. I find the white pepper interesting too. Since I was an OG trainer, I always default to that recipe. The ratios were always in size of containers basically. So depending on how much I need, depends on the ratios. But at a minimum I start with 1/2 cup of butter. Lol

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td5785 OP t1_j278lzz wrote

The mozzarella with pasta water combo is what gives the sauce that silky look.

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MattVanAndel t1_j282l6e wrote

This is pretty close to my own recipe, with the only major differences being I use parm + romano, no mozzarella, and a pinch of fresh nutmeg.

If I am making it with the intention to reheat, I also add sodium citrate as an emulsifier, though it changes the texture (it makes sauces silky and velvety - and is the secret ingredient for perfect mac & cheese).

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td5785 OP t1_j28q4ay wrote

I have used sodium citrate to make mac and cheese but with this recipe there isn’t any left overs to reheat. 😁

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holymotherofcats t1_j26j54s wrote

I replied to the wrong comment lol, but thank you!

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td5785 OP t1_j26j9vh wrote

You can play around with the amount of mozzarella and pasta water to get the silky texture you prefer.

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callingFives t1_j27sdrv wrote

Wait, isn't this just macaroni and cheese without the white wine?

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