OMG, I've Been Making the Wrong Alfredo Wrong My Entire Life???????

Just discovered that authentic Italian Alfredo sauce contains NO cream at all! For years I've been making this heavy, overly rich sauce thinking that's how it's supposed to be. Turns out traditional Alfredo is just pasta water, Parmesan cheese, and butter. That's it! Made it last night and noticed how much better it tastes - lighter, more flavorful, and the cheese really shines through. The key is reserving about a cup of starchy pasta water before draining, then slowly incorporating it with the butter and freshly grated Parmesan (pre-grated won't melt properly). The starch helps everything emulsify into this silky, coherent sauce that actually coats the pasta better than the cream version. #AuthenticAlfredo #ItalianCooking #NoCream #Food #Cooking