“Italian” Dishes That Are Not Italian

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2Fettuccine Alfredo: An American Celebrity Creation

Fettuccine Alfredo, often associated with Italian cuisine, gained international fame in the early 20th century when a Roman restaurateur named Alfredo di Lelio created the dish to please his pregnant wife.

However, the version of Fettuccine Alfredo that many know today, with a creamy Alfredo sauce, is an Americanized adaptation of the original simple pasta with butter and Parmesan.