When most Americans hear the word “fettuccine,” they immediately think “Alfredo.” While fettuccine Alfredo — that simple, creamy, buttery pasta — is one of the world’s best comfort foods, it’s not fettuccine’s only trick. Fettuccine, which in Italian means “little ribbons,” tastes great with many sauces. Pesto is perfect for coating the wide, flat noodles, as are tomato-based sauces. One of the noodle’s best assets is, indeed, its wide surface area, which holds onto sauce like a charm.
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