Fettuccine with Lemon Mascarpone Sauce
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
572 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
Italian
Fettuccine with Lemon Mascarpone Sauce
Description
Fettuccine with Lemon Mascarpone Sauce offers a creamy, lightly tangy pasta experience accented by fresh lemon juice and zest. The sauce is created by melting butter and blending in mascarpone cheese, lemon juice, and zest to balance richness with citrus brightness. Reincorporating reserved pasta water ensures the sauce clings smoothly to the noodles, creating a luscious texture without heaviness.
The pasta should be cooked al dente according to package instructions before being tossed with the sauce components in the same pan. Finishing with extra lemon zest on top adds a fresh aromatic note and a bit of texture contrast. This approach keeps the flavors focused and clean, suitable for a comforting meal without complexity.
Since the sauce is delicate and best served warm, plate the fettuccine soon after combining. It makes a satisfying main course, especially for those who appreciate creamy pasta with a citrus twist, and does well alongside light appetizers or steamed vegetables.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Fettuccine pasta 1 pound fettuccine past
- ½ lemon juice
- 4 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 3 tablespoons mascarpone
- lemon zest
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine according to package instructions. When done al dente, reserve 1 cup of pasta water, drain the pasta, and put the pasta back in the pan.
- Add the butter, add the lemon juice, half of the lemon zest, and mascarpone. Mix well and adjust the mascarpone or lemon to your liking. If dry add some of the cooking water.
- Serve on pasta dishes and sprinkle the remainder of the lemon zest
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 572 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 572kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 85g | 28% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 41mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 14mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 252mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 505IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 1.5mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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