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You Won’t Believe What Killed Alfredo’s Legendary Pizza Recipe – The Shocking Secret Exposed When it comes to Italian-American culinary legends, none stirs romance and authenticity more than Alfredo’s original Pizza Alfresca — the fast-food icon born in Hunts Point, the Bronx, by Italian immigrant Alfredo DiLorenzo. For decades, this simple yet unforgettable cream sauce — butter, Parmesan, and a touch of garlic — defined a neighborhood symbol and a beloved classic. But is your memory of it still pure? You won’t believe what officially “killed” — or rather, changed — Alfredo’s legendary recipe forever. ### The Myth of the “Unchanged” Alfredo’s Pizza Alfredo’s name is synonymous with rich, velvety cream pizza, but the true story behind his famed sauce is full of twists, economics, and unexpected choices. For years, patッズ claimed it was a family secret — a closely guarded treasure passed through generations. Fans believed it remained unchanged since 1947, preserved in a glass jar behind the family restaurant. But recently, editors and food historians broke the mold, revealing that no single “original” recipe survives untouched.