17 Easy Fettuccine Recipes You Can Make On A Weeknight (2024)

FAQs

Can you use fettuccine noodles to make spaghetti? ›

As a rule of thumb, try not to jump more than one pasta shape away when looking for substitutions. So if your recipe calls for spaghetti and you don't have any, linguine will work just fine but fettuccine will likely be too thick.

Although fettuccine pairs well with creamy sauces such as alfredo, the wide nature of the noodles allows it to also fit well in dishes that call for other types of robust sauces that include ingredients such as meat, seafood, or vegetables.

There are dozens of variations of fettuccine Alfredo out there. You could sprinkle in fresh herbs and lemon zest or juice to cut the richness of the cream. You could also top servings with cooked shrimp or chicken for some protein, or toss in a vegetable like cooked asparagus!

Fresh herbs are commonly infused in olive oil, and garlic and spicy chilies also work well. Garlic or herbed oils would naturally go well with an Alfredo sauce. If you prefer a bit of a bite, use olive oil infused with habanero or cayenne peppers.

Linguine noodles are significantly narrower than fettuccine noodles. In general, fettuccine noodles are about twice as wide as linguine noodles. This means that fettuccine noodles should have an easier time holding on to the sauce as you roll them up. In contrast, linguine noodles are going to be a bit lighter.

Yes, you absolutely can substitute noodles for pasta, and vice versa, in a recipe. While it is up to personal preference, note that egg noodle recipes typically suggest cooking the noodles until they are soft and tender, while pasta recipes recommend cooking the pasta al dente (slightly firm).

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Italian, plural of fettuccina, diminutive of fettuccia small slice, ribbon, diminutive of fetta slice, probably alteration of *offetta, from offa flour cake, from Latin. First Known Use. 1912, in the meaning defined above. Time Traveler. The first known use of fettuccine was in 1912.

Does fettuccine cook faster than spaghetti? ›

Angel hair, or cappellini, is the fastest dried long pasta to cook, oftentimes al dente in just three minutes. Spaghetti typically takes 8-10 minutes. Linguine is thicker and may take 10 or more minutes to cook. Fettuccine can also take 10 or more minutes.

Pasta cooked perfectly tends to be tender on the inside and a bit firm on the outside. This is also known as “al dente,” which means “firm to the bite.” The best way to tell if pasta is cooked correctly is to pull one piece out, let it cool enough so you won't burn your mouth, and taste it.

One of my favorite things is broccoli. I like it added into my Alfredo. Considering the amount of carbs, that the pasta has, green vegetables, asparagus, vericot green beans, or green salads or Caesar salad, are good choices. Fresh is always better especially when it's not over cooked.

Pasta is often served as a primo (first course), with a meat, seafood or vegetable course called a secondo coming after that. To do as the Italians do, try serving a smaller portion of pasta as a primo for an Italian-inspired dinner party, or as precursor to a meat, fish or vegetable main.