One of the most memorable – and filling – meals in Albuquerque can be found on Eubank at Paisano’s Italian Restaurant, a family-owned gem that’s been doing business since the 1970s. 

There’s nothing better than a good fettuccini alfredo. It’s a classic dish, simple, delicious, and nearly as synonymous with Italian food as spaghetti and meatballs. It also varies remarkably, depending on how it’s prepared (and how recently), but the best, like Paisano’s, is always the simplest. It’s simple enough to be explained right on the menu: fresh semolina wheat, flour and eggs are mixed together and rolled out, then cut into strips and cooked al dente and smothered in a garlicky sauce.