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National Fettuccine Alfredo Day

Celebrate National Fettuccine Alfredo Day with a delicious pasta dish - creamy, cheesy, and oh-so-tasty!

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February 2027

Last updated February 7, 2026 · by the Holiday Calendar Team

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YEARLY DATEFebruary 7

OBSERVED INUnited States

CATEGORYFood

SUBCATEGORYPasta

INTRO

Introduction

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Celebrate National Fettuccine Alfredo Day on February 7th with your favorite cheesy pasta dish! This day was created in 1992 to honor the creator and founder of Fettuccine Alfredo, whose restaurant still serves up this classic Italian-American dish today. Whether you make it from scratch or buy some at the store, National Fettuccine Alfredo Day is all about celebrating this delicious comfort food.

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TIMELINE

National Fettuccine Alfredo Day Timeline

Origin of Fettuccine Alfredo

In Rome, Alfredo Di Lelio created the traditional Italian pasta dish, Fettuccine Alfredo, to please his pregnant wife's appetite.

Hollywood Stars Discover Alfredo's

Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks, famed Hollywood actors, dined at Alfredo's in Rome during their honeymoon, spreading word of the dish upon their return to the United States.

U.S. Military Triggers Fettuccine Fever

U.S. soldiers stationed in Italy during World War II became enamored with the dish, leading to a surge in popularity back home in the U.S.

Fettuccine Alfredo in American Restaurants

Italian-American restaurants across the U.S. started serving Fettuccine Alfredo, turning it into a staple comfort food.

First National Fettuccine Alfredo Day

The inaugural National Fettuccine Alfredo Day was celebrated in the United States, continuing every ear on February 7.

GET INVOLVED

How to Celebrate National Fettuccine Alfredo Day

Cook a classic Fettuccine Alfredo

A classic Fettuccine Alfredo is made with fettuccine noodles, butter, cream, Parmesan cheese and pepper. This dish is surprisingly easy to make and sure to please.

TRY

Try a twist on the classic

You can add some extra flavor to classic Fettuccine Alfredo by adding some diced chicken, bacon, roasted red peppers or other flavors you enjoy.

MAKE

Make a vegetarian version

For a vegetarian option, substitute the cream for vegetable broth and use vegan Parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast for the cheese.

VISIT

Visit an Italian restaurant

If you don't feel like cooking, take your family out to an Italian restaurant that serves Fettuccine Alfredo. Many Italian restaurants have special dishes just for National Fettuccine Alfredo Day.

THROW

Throw a Fettuccine Alfredo party

Invite your friends over for a fun dinner party and serve up different versions of Fettuccine Alfredo. You can provide all the ingredients so your guests can create their own unique dishes.

WHY THIS DAY MATTERS

Why We Love National Fettuccine Alfredo Day

It's perfect for both dinner parties and quick weeknight dinners

Fettuccine Alfredo is so versatile - it can easily be dressed up for entertaining or left simple for a busy weeknight dinner. Whether you're hosting friends or treating yourself after a long day, this delicious pasta dish will be sure to hit the spot!

Fettuccine Alfredo is creamy & delicious

Fettucine Alfredo may sound complicated and intimidating, but it's actually one of the easiest Italian dishes to make. The combination of cream, parmesan cheese and butter makes for an unbelievably rich, silky sauce that pairs perfectly with noodles and vegetables. And it would be a crime not to mention the wonderful aroma that fills your kitchen as you cook it!

It's surprisingly easy to make

If you've ever thought about making Fettuccine Alfredo but thought it might take too long or require too many ingredients, think again. This dish requires just a few simple ingredients like butter, cream, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic and some salt - all of which can be found in almost any kitchen pantry.