Lemon-Garlic Cream Fettuccine

  Dinner

I've been making this lemony pasta for the family for years. It's both simple and indulgent enough to make it a go-to recipe.

Lemon-Garlic Cream Fettuccine

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TOTAL TIME: Prep: 25 min. Cook: 15 min.
YIELD: 4 servings.

Ingredients

  • 3 teaspoons grated lemon zest
  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 8 ounces uncooked fettuccine
  • SAUCE:
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, cubed
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 plum tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
  • Grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Instructions

  • 1. In a small bowl, mix lemon zest, parsley and garlic. Cook fettuccine according to package directions; drain.
  • 2. For sauce, in a large skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until tender. Add garlic and lemon zest; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in cream, salt and pepper. Whisk in cream cheese until melted. Remove from heat; cool slightly. Stir in lemon juice.
  • 3. Add pasta, tomatoes and parsley to skillet; toss to combine. Serve immediately with lemon zest mixture and, if desired, Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup (calculated without Parmesan cheese): 518 calories, 34g fat (21g saturated fat), 102mg cholesterol, 346mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 11g protein.

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