irisheye37 t1_j2b10su wrote on December 30, 2022 at 10:52 PM Reply to comment by l397flake in [Homemade] Creamy Fettuccine Alfredo by td5785 It's the water used to boil the pasta. The starch in the water stabilizes and thickens the sauce. You should also always salt your water as well though. Permalink Parent 2
irisheye37 t1_j2b10su wrote
Reply to comment by l397flake in [Homemade] Creamy Fettuccine Alfredo by td5785
It's the water used to boil the pasta. The starch in the water stabilizes and thickens the sauce.
You should also always salt your water as well though.