Dreaming

While cruising the alleys of downtown Albuquerque, I came upon this door...

Today is National Fettuccino Alfredo Day!
The beginnings of this dish can be traced back to the 15th century, where there are records of Italian cook Martino da Como cooking pasta with butter and cheese, which was known as "macaroni romaneschi" or Roman pasta.

The actual inventor of fettuccine alfredo, though, is Alfredo Di Lelio. The Italian restaurateur was trying to entice his wife, Ines, to eat after giving birth to their first child Armando in 1908. He created a recipe that included a blend of noodles, cheese, and butter, creating a delicious creamy texture.

Fettuccine Alfredo became his wife's go-to meal, and because the dish turned out so good, Di Lelio added it to the menu in his mother's restaurant, Piazza Rosa. The dish became a massive hit, and Piazza Rosa became known as the birthplace of Fettuccine Alfredo. In 1914, Alfredo Di Lelio opened his own restaurant in Rome called "Alfredo" and later opened another restaurant with his son in 1950. In 1977, he opened up a version of the restaurant in New York City, where it became a popular hit.

So, let's all get fat together and (eat) some fettuccine alfredo!!