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Definition of alfredo

alfredo

/ælˈfreɪ.doʊ/
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• noun

1

North American A rich, creamy pasta sauce typically made with butter, heavy cream, and grated Parmesan cheese.

Example

"She prepared a large pot of fettuccine and tossed it in a homemade alfredo."

Word Nuance & Usage

While originally an Italian dish made exclusively with butter and Parmesan cheese, the term 'alfredo' in North America almost always refers to a variation heavily enriched with cream.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Named after Alfredo di Lelio, a restaurateur in Rome who purportedly invented 'fettuccine Alfredo' in 1914 by tossing hot pasta with copious amounts of butter and Parmesan cheese.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Alfredo. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/alfredo
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