National Fettuccine Alfredo Day

National Fettuccine Alfredo Day is an annual American holiday dedicated to this wonderful Italian pasta. There is nothing especially elegant or innovative in the dish. Fettuccine Alfredo, with butter and grated Parmesan cheese that melts from the hot pasta, is simply delicious! The holiday is annually on February 7th.

History

Alfredo Di Lelio is considered to be the official creator of the dish. He wanted to surprise his wife with something delicious after the birth of their first child. He decided to cook a dish based on pasta, adding a piece of butter and sprinkling everything with grated cheese. The dish turned out amazing, with a creamy texture complemented by a soft buttery taste.

In 1914, Alfredo opened his restaurant in Rome, where he delighted customers with his newly developed dish. In the second half of the 20th century, a restaurant appeared in New York. Americans really liked the Fettuccine Alfredo pasta, and it became a bestseller!

In 2005, a group of enthusiastic people who loved this dish decided to establish National Fettuccine Alfredo Day.

Interesting facts

• Despite Alfredo’s authorship, a similar dish was created as early as the 1400s when chef Martino da Como prepared a classic pasta with these two ingredients. It was called Roman pasta at the time.
• In Italy, each person eats more than 20 kg of pasta per year.
• Researchers claim that there are more than 600 varieties of pasta.

How to celebrate

Visit an Italian restaurant with family or friends on National Fettuccine Alfredo Day to enjoy the authentic taste of a dish prepared by a professional chef. You can also make your own pasta! Recipes can be easily found online.

Share about the holiday on social networks. Ask other users if they have tried this pasta. If so, what impression did the dish leave on them?

When is National Fettuccine Alfredo Day in 2025?

National Fettuccine Alfredo Day is observed on February 7 each year.

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