How I Make Way Better Alfredo

Two things.
1. Real alfredo (pasta al burro) is just pasta water, young Parmigiano Reggiano, butter, and salt. That's it. To make it you want to use really starchy pasta water to hold an emulsion. The way I'm showing you here with cream is easier and imo way better tasting. But that's just my opinion.
2. Cajun and blackened seasoning are indeed two different things - Cajun is spicier - but really either one will work well for this dish. I hope you all enjoy it and thanks for watching my videos!

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Love your content. This is a slam dunk in my house. SEO would help finding these videos

I’ve used this recipe many times, it’s amazing. Also gotta say man you seem like a great dad! Love to see it!

My favorite food channel.

😊 restaurant quality. My Son who is a lover of fettuccine. Gave it best he had. Thanks.

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I made this last night, I cut down on the butter but it was still “swimming” in butter fat. Far too much butter in here for me. Did I cook the sauce too long perhaps ?

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i really appreciate that you explain things as you go for beginners, it's helping me learn. Also appreciate how you treat it in an easy-going way instead of treating it like there's only one right way

What does the flour do for the chicken?

Looks great! I make a non-traditional creamy Alfredo as well. Super simple and delicious! I’ve never had one with cream break on me. I did try to make it with whole milk once and it broke and was a disaster. I’ve heard if you’re in a pinch you can use milk (instead of cream) and increase the butter to liquid ratio, never tried it though. I’ve also found that, when adding cheese, if you add more than a certain amount, the sauce will get grainy as soon as it begins to cool. I try to stop just before that point 😂 Great video!

no cream in Alfredo. What is wrong with you guys? Cream in alfredo, cream in carbonara, cream in everithing.

Omg this looks A M A Z I N G 😮 Yup I’m hungry now

always trust east coast guys to make good italian food. your accent is assuring

plz fix the highlights on your face.

Love fettuccine Alfredo my favorite food ever ❤

Way, wayy too many utensils and dishes for my taste. Fresh herbs? Do I look like Jeff Bezos to you? Screw that, I'm sticking with my good old chicken and mash.

Add butter at the end of cooking chicken (same goes for steak, pork, whatever), the butter will definitely burn, it also doesn't sear as well vs oil.

Towelly: oh yeah, that’s good shiet right. You need a towel to wipe that sauce off?

Definitely gonna try this recipe 🥰

This reminds me a lot of the Cajun chicken Alfredo they serve at chilis which I always loved but could never get quite right. I will definitely be giving this a try!

9.5 / 10. just made it

$12 for cheese!! Cries in poor.

only 3 cloves? and cajun seasoning bruh?

It warms the cockles of my heart to watch James slurp up all that deliciousness! 
My step son is home from college and requested chicken Alfredo....I'll be making this. 
Thanks so much and Merry Christmas to you and your beautiful family. ❤❤

Is there any way to reheat it?

That thumbnail literally sucked me in.
Great vid. Auto subscribe

this man addressed why i hate stainless and gave me the reason why. never knew why stuff always stuck thanks

Please put the recipe in the notes.

if not using a Cajun seasoning.. the smallest little hit of cayenne pepper in the sauce.. prep is spot on... Gotta love your choice of pasta brands.. You should show the difference in pastas and the "bronze die" vs "Teflon"

I’m a trained chef and even though I know the things he shows/teaches, I still love watching Jim’s videos. His enthusiasm and genuineness are very engaging and his recipes are great.

I like DeCecco but my grocer only carries their macaroni and rotini.

Your videos are very comfy to watch, good job

Where can we find that particular type of pasta? Costco as well?

Another wholesome and cozy video. Thank you! But the SIZE of those chicken breasts....there is probably more steroids than chicken in them.

Hi Great recipe. How many quarts is that stock pot?

Your boy is such a cool dude, I really love that you're introducing him to good food and cooking

At this point, theres no need to even mention the phrase “saving calories” one plate of that is enough to surpass your daily calories 😂 why does good food have to be so high in calories 😅

First time here! Love how to the point you are. Gonna try this tonight. ❤

Adorable. And what a wonderful teacher - love your style. Thank you!.

Feels like just doing the extra step of making a roux would make this so much better but I understand why a lot of people avoid suggesting it. It's deceptively hard to get right and takes practice. And all the people who messed it up will blame the video instead of themselves. So just skipping the flour step, which does cut down on cooking time drastically, is fine but still makes you miss out on that much deeper flavor.

Nobody eats pasta like James! Love your videos. Thanks.

To all the recipe gatekeepers here complaining about this not being a traditional Alfredo sauce, WE KNOW!!!! That's why he said "THERE'S NOTHING TRADITIONAL ABOUT THIS" at the very beginning of the video!
Traditional "Alfredo" sauce was a sauce made for his pregnant wife who was suffering with severe morning sickness, he made it for her because it was BLAND, and wouldn't upset her stomach. In other words, traditonal alfredo sauce was a bland dish invented for a sick nauseous person! If you like its blandness, fine, make it that way, but there's absolutely NOTHING wrong with using it as a base sauce and adding more richness and flavor to YOUR TASTE. 🙄
Recipes EVOLVE, deal with it.

Good God, why does everyone call these cream based Italian dishes "Alfredo"?? I'm sure it's delicious, but call it something else!! Anyone who orders this thinking their getting Alfredo is going to be disappointed.

I love the way you approach your instructions. You give clear and specific directions for people who need them, but you make it clear that cooking isn’t an exact science and lots of things can work. Love to see it.

I wish I was this kid

You want to make real authentic Alfredo don't use cream Alfredo is olive oil garlic cheese and salt and pepper