Fettuccine Alfredo Pasta | Italian Cuisine by Cheezious Menu

Fettuccine Alfredo Pasta is an Italian-origin pasta dish that has gained worldwide fame due to its rich creamy flavor. It consists of white sauce, chicken chunks, and cheese. If you are throwing a party at home or going to some hilly place, it’s the perfect meal for family and outdoor occasions. It’s one of the hot-selling items on Cheezious Menu consisting of tender chicken, and perfectly cooked fettuccine, prepared in butter giving a smooth and deliciously rich taste. 

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Ingredients of Fettuccine Alfredo Pasta

Ingredients may vary according to the different food chains but Cheezious uses the following ingredient to prepare this tasty pasta.

• Fettuccine Pasta: 8-12 ounces of perfectly cooked fettuccine pasta.
• Chicken Breast: 1 lb of boneless chicken breasts, marinated with salt and pepper.
• Butter: About 6-8 tablespoons (around 100 grams) of butter.
• Heavy Cream: 1.5 cups of heavy whipping cream in calories.
• Cheese: 1-2 cups of freshly grated cheese and optionally, Romano cheese.
• Garlic (Optional): 1-2 cloves of crushed garlic to enhance the flavor of the sauce.
• Salt, Pepper, and Nutmeg: According to the taste of the customer. 

Total Estimated Calories

For a typical serving size (about 1 to 1.5 cups) of this dish:

• Fettuccine Pasta: 300-400 calories
• Chicken Chunks: 450-550 calories
• Butter: 600-800 calories
• Cream: 800 calories
• Parmesan Cheese: 150 calories

Estimated Total: A single serving of Fettuccine Alfredo with white sauce, chicken chunks, and cheese can range from approximately 1200 to 1500 calories in final output. 

Considerations

• Cream and Butter are major contributors to the calorie count due to their high-fat content.
• Cheese does not add many calories but keep in mind its high saturated fat and salt elements.
• Chicken provides protein, but also adds calories depending on the serving size.

Allergens

This pasta contains several common allergens:

• Dairy: Loaded with products made of dairy like cream, butter, and cheese, may harm you if you have dairy allergies. 
• Gluten: The fettuccine pasta usually contains wheat, making it unfit for those with gluten intolerance or celiac disease because it induces motion and the stomach. 
• Eggs: Some people are allergic to eggs so consider it before ordering or ask for a custom order.

FAQs

Q1. How can I store leftovers? 

Fettuccine Alfredo pasta is best to eat when fresh but somehow if you have leftovers, store it in an airtight container and put it at a temperature below 30c, You can use it in the next 48 hours. 

Q2. Can I make this dish lighter in calories? 

You can ask for a reduction in the amount of cream and butter for making it less in calories but pasta is tastier with these ingredients, so there is a trade-off between taste and health. 

Q3. Is it possible to add vegetables? 

Original recipes don’t allow such items but you can add vegetables like broccoli, peas or spinach to enhance the nutritional value and flavor.