5 from 54 votes
Lemon Fettuccine Alfredo
This Lemon Fettuccine Alfredo pairs al dente fettuccine pasta with a creamy sauce of heavy cream, butter, and freshly grated Parmesan cheese, brightened by Meyer lemon juice, zest, and minced fresh rosemary. The sauce is gently simmered to thicken before coating the noodles, delivering a citrus-infused creamy pasta dish with herbal notes.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
695 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 pound Fettuccine pasta
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 8 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon rosemary minced, fresh leaves
- ¼ cup Meyer lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest of Meyer lemon
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and generously salt. cook fettuccine according to package directions until al denté. Take care not to cook the pasta any longer, as it will continue to cook more once you add it to the sauce.
- Meanwhile, pour the cream into a large skillet with the butter and lemon juice. Turn the heat to medium-high and cook until the butter melts and bubbles form. Stir to combine, add the minced rosemary, and reduce heat to a simmer.
- When the noodles are done cooking, drain them in a colander but do not rinse. Remove the cream sauce from the heat and add the noodles to the pan, tossing to coat the noodley strands thoroughly. Add the parmesan cheese, lemon zest, kosher salt, and pepper to the cream and toss again. Place back on the burner over low heat and toss until the sauce thickens, about 1-2 minutes. Serve with more Parmesan cheese and more fresh zest of lemon.
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Notes
- Add extra cream or reserved pasta water gradually if the sauce becomes too thick.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for best melting and flavor.
- Cooking pasta al dente helps maintain good texture when combined with sauce.
Nutrition Information
Calories
695kcal
(35%)
Carbohydrates
57g
(19%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
44g
(68%)
Saturated Fat
27g
(135%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
(18%)
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
182mg
(61%)
Sodium
807mg
(34%)
Potassium
276mg
(6%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1529IU
(31%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
270mg
(27%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 695
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 695kcal | 35% |
| Carbohydrates | 57g | 19% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 44g | 68% |
| Saturated Fat | 27g | 135% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 182mg | 61% |
| Sodium | 807mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 276mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1529IU | 31% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 270mg | 27% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.