fettuccine Alfredo
noun
fettuccine Al·fre·do
-(ˌ)al-ˈfrā-(ˌ)dō 
-(ˌ)äl-
variants
or fettuccini Alfredo
or fettucine Alfredo
or fettucini Alfredo
or less commonly fettuccine all'Alfredo
-ˌal-(ˌ)al-ˈfrā-(ˌ)dō
-ˌäl-(ˌ)äl-
: a dish consisting of fettuccine with butter, Parmesan cheese, cream, and seasonings
Examples of fettuccine Alfredo in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
For more than a century, Americans have adapted dishes with Italian roots like fettuccine Alfredo, chicken Parmesan and spaghetti with meatballs.
—
Christina Morales, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2024
The meal includes family-size fettuccine Alfredo, spaghetti, a 14″ pepperoni or cheese pizza, and a half gallon of lemonade or tea.
—Katie Bowlby, Country Living, 1 Sep. 2023
Not when the menu includes that ravioli, eggplant parmigiana, lasagna, fettuccine Alfredo, homemade pizza, or her signature chicken Marsala.
—Irv Erdos, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2023
The generous feast serves 4-5 and includes mini meatballs with marinara sauce, salad, lasagna, fettuccine Alfredo, chicken piccata, two slices of New York-style cheesecake, two pieces of Gigi's butter cake, and bread.
—Katie Bowlby, Country Living, 15 Apr. 2022
For a take-out option, pickup their Feast for Five that includes a choice of spaghetti Bolognese, chicken fettuccine Alfredo, sausage rigatoni, or pasta Milano with Caesar salad and bread ($30).
—Katie Bowlby, Country Living, 15 Apr. 2022
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.
—Lauren Jackson, New York Times, 20 Nov. 2022
Our traditional creamy fettuccine Alfredo recipe blends Parmesan cheese, whipping cream, and butter for the ultimate indulgent bite.
—Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Nov. 2022
As a bonus, her adventure led her to the restaurant credited with inventing fettuccine Alfredo.
—Diane Bellcolumnist, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 May 2022
Christina Morales, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2024
The meal includes family-size fettuccine Alfredo, spaghetti, a 14″ pepperoni or cheese pizza, and a half gallon of lemonade or tea.
—Katie Bowlby, Country Living, 1 Sep. 2023
Not when the menu includes that ravioli, eggplant parmigiana, lasagna, fettuccine Alfredo, homemade pizza, or her signature chicken Marsala.
—Irv Erdos, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2023
The generous feast serves 4-5 and includes mini meatballs with marinara sauce, salad, lasagna, fettuccine Alfredo, chicken piccata, two slices of New York-style cheesecake, two pieces of Gigi's butter cake, and bread.
—Katie Bowlby, Country Living, 15 Apr. 2022
For a take-out option, pickup their Feast for Five that includes a choice of spaghetti Bolognese, chicken fettuccine Alfredo, sausage rigatoni, or pasta Milano with Caesar salad and bread ($30).
—Katie Bowlby, Country Living, 15 Apr. 2022
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.
—Lauren Jackson, New York Times, 20 Nov. 2022
Our traditional creamy fettuccine Alfredo recipe blends Parmesan cheese, whipping cream, and butter for the ultimate indulgent bite.
—Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Nov. 2022
As a bonus, her adventure led her to the restaurant credited with inventing fettuccine Alfredo.
—Diane Bellcolumnist, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 May 2022
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'fettuccine Alfredo.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Word History
Etymology
from Alfredo all'Augusteo, restaurant in Rome where it originated
First Known Use
1961, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of fettuccine Alfredo was
in 1961
Articles Related to fettuccine Alfredo
Dictionary Entries Near fettuccine Alfredo
Cite this Entry
“Fettuccine Alfredo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fettuccine%20Alfredo. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share