National Fettuccine Alfredo Day is an annual American holiday celebrating this classic Italian pasta dish. There’s nothing especially fancy or complicated about Fettuccine Alfredo—but with butter and grated Parmesan cheese melting over hot pasta, it’s simply delicious! The holiday is observed every year on February 7.
History
Alfredo Di Lelio is credited as the official creator of Fettuccine Alfredo. Wanting to surprise his wife with something delicious after the birth of their first child, he cooked pasta, added butter, and topped it with grated cheese. The result was a creamy, comforting dish with a delicate, buttery flavor.
In 1914, Alfredo opened a restaurant in Rome and delighted customers with his signature dish. By the second half of the 20th century, a restaurant serving Fettuccine Alfredo had opened in New York, where Americans quickly fell in love with the pasta, making it a bestseller.
In 2005, a group of devoted fans established National Fettuccine Alfredo Day to honor this much-loved recipe.
Interesting Facts
- Although Alfredo is known as the inventor, a similar dish dates back to the 1400s, when chef Martino da Como made pasta with butter and cheese—then called Roman pasta.
- In Italy, the average person eats more than 20 kg of pasta per year.
- Researchers say there are more than 600 varieties of pasta.
How to Take Part
Celebrate National Fettuccine Alfredo Day by visiting an Italian restaurant with family or friends to enjoy the authentic dish. Or, make your own Fettuccine Alfredo at home—recipes are easy to find online.
Share the holiday on social media. Ask others if they’ve tried this pasta and what impression it left on them.
When Is National Fettuccine Alfredo Day in 2026?
National Fettuccine Alfredo Day is observed on February 7 every year.
Observations
| Weekday | Month | Day | Year |
| Saturday | February | 7 | 2026 |
| Sunday | February | 7 | 2027 |
| Monday | February | 7 | 2028 |
| Tuesday | February | 7 | 2029 |
