National Fettuccine Alfredo Day is observed worldwide on February 7 every year, celebrating the popular pasta dish known for its creamy sauce. The dish, which consists of fettuccine pasta made from egg and flour, was invented in 1914 by Alfredo Di Lelio at his restaurant, Alfredo alla Scrofa in Rome. Di Lelio created the dish with triple butter to entice his pregnant wife, and it remained exclusive to his restaurant for years due to its richness. The dish gained fame when American movie stars Douglas Fairbanks and Mary Pickford discovered it during their honeymoon in Rome in 1927 and brought the recipe back to the United States. While Fettuccine Alfredo is delicious on its own, it can also be enhanced with seafood or vegetables. This day encourages people to cook and enjoy this rich pasta dish with family and friends.