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Lemon Fettuccine Alfredo
Classic fettuccine alfredo gets a bright and herbaceous makeover, thanks to Meyer lemons and rosemary, in this super simple, wonderfully creamy pasta dish.
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
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 8 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves , minced
- ¼ cup Meyer lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon zest of Meyer lemon
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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
- If you find your sauce is thicker than you'd like, feel free to gradually add a touch more cream or pasta water.
Nutrition Information
Calories
695kcal
(35%)
Carbohydrates
57g
(19%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
44g
(68%)
Saturated Fat
27g
(135%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
182mg
(61%)
Sodium
807mg
(34%)
Potassium
276mg
(8%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1529IU
(31%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
270mg
(27%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
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.