Alfredo sauce is a rich cheese sauce made by combining butter and Parmesan cheese, melted and emulsified together to coat pasta. It originated in Rome in the early twentieth century, though it became primarily associated with the United States, where it is far more widely used than in its native Italy.
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1. Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 Annex II, Substances or Products Causing Allergies or Intolerances
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2. Fettuccine Alfredo (Wikipedia)
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Originating in Rome in the early 20th century, the recipe is now known primarily in the United States and other countries.
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