Fettuccine Alberto (because they are kind of like Alfredo, but different). See recipes for Fettuccine Alberto (because they are kind of like Alfredo, but different) too. A very easy and quick dish that can be eaten warm, or cold (in which case some mayo can work wonders). The pasta is cooked along with the sauce (no draining necessary), in what the Italians call "risottato", that is, in the fashion of a risotto.
Real, creamy, from-scratch Alfredo sauce is truly one of the most delicious things; store bought Alfredo pales in comparison.
What a professional version of Alfredo sauce tastes like, I think, depends upon who (and perhaps where) the professional chef is that's making it.
Francesco is correct about the Italian recipe being butter and cheese.
You can have Fettuccine Alberto (because they are kind of like Alfredo, but different) using 9 ingredients and 5 steps. Here is how you achieve it.
I've made that dish and it is. Fettuccine is a long, flat, ribbon-like pasta that's popular in Roman and Tuscan cuisine. Because it's a thicker pasta, fettuccine is often paired with heavier sauces, especially creamy Alfredo sauce. Try it in Fettuccine with Sautéed Peppers, Zucchini, and Smoked Mozzarella.
Fettuccine Alfredo (Italian pronunciation: [fettut'tʃiːne alˈfreːdo]) or fettuccine al burro (fettuccine with butter) is an Italian pasta dish of fresh fettuccine tossed with butter and Parmesan cheese (Italian: pasta al burro e parmigiano). As the cheese melts, it emulsifies the liquids to form a smooth and rich sauce coating the pasta. The dish is named after Alfredo di Lelio, who. They were frequently seen eating at Alfredo's restaurant and when they returned home to Beverly Hills, they thrilled their celebrated guests by preparing the authentic, simple, and luscious meal. The shredded was SOOO much better, though both times I used a bit more cream and a bit less cheese.