Fettuccine Alfredo with Caviar

By Beleaev Family | International Caviar & Gourmet, Head Office London | beleaev.com

Fettuccine Alfredo with caviar is the upgrade to the American-Italian classic. Authentic Roman Alfredo (just butter and parmesan, no cream), with caviar pearls on top for salinity contrast.

Key Takeaways
- Authentic Roman version: butter and parmesan only, no cream
- Fresh egg fettuccine
- 20g of [Royal Oscietra](https://beleaev.com/products/royal-oscietra-caviar-copy) per portion
- Cool slightly before topping
- Serve in warm bowls

Fettuccine Alfredo with caviar in shallow bowl

The Ingredients

Serves 2

  • 200g fresh egg fettuccine
  • 80g unsalted butter
  • 80g Parmigiano Reggiano, finely grated
  • 40g Royal Oscietra
  • 1 tbsp finely sliced chives
  • Cracked black pepper

The Method

1. Boil fettuccine in salted water for 2 minutes.

2. Reserve 100ml pasta water. Drain.

3. In a wide pan over low heat, melt butter.

4. Tip pasta in. Toss with butter and 4 tbsp pasta water. Add parmesan in handfuls, tossing constantly.

5. Plate. Wait 60 seconds.

6. Top with 20g caviar per portion. Scatter chives. Crack pepper. Serve immediately.

Tips

No cream. Authentic Alfredo is butter + parmesan only.

Pasta water is the emulsifier.

Add parmesan in handfuls, not all at once.

Cool before caviar.

Variations and Pairings

With Beluga: 25g of Beluga XXL per portion.

With brown butter: Brown butter for nuttier depth.

Wine pairing: A premier cru Chablis.

For more pasta, see our spaghetti with caviar recipe.

Frequently Asked Questions

Cream or no cream?

Authentic Roman Alfredo: no cream. American version uses cream. Skip the cream.

Fresh or dried fettuccine?

Fresh egg pasta is better. Dried works but lacks silkiness.

How much caviar?

20g per portion.

Fettuccine Alfredo with caviar is one of those midweek pastas that proves classics deserve their reputation. Discover Beleaev's caviar collection at beleaev.com.

Beleaev is an international caviar and gourmet house headquartered in London, with fulfilment hubs across the UK, Europe, the UAE, and the United States. We deliver responsibly farmed Beluga, Oscietra, Sevruga, and Kaluga caviar to customers in each region within 24 to 48 hours.

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