Lemon Fettucine Alfredo
User Reviews
3.5
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
677 kcal
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Course
Dinner
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Cuisine
Italian-American Fussion
Lemon Fettucine Alfredo
Description
This Lemon Fettucine Alfredo recipe starts with cooking fettuccine pasta to just al dente. Meanwhile, butter is melted gently and combined with heavy cream, brought to a light simmer. Fresh lemon juice is added to impart brightness and a slightly tart flavor that cuts through the creaminess.
Finely grated Parmesan cheese is stirred in off heat to melt evenly, resulting in a smooth and thick sauce. The sauce is seasoned with salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste. Cooked pasta is then drained and tossed with the sauce and finely chopped parsley for a touch of herbal freshness.
The dish is served immediately to preserve the creamy texture and freshness of the lemon and parsley. This combination provides a balance between indulgence and zest, making for a refined yet comforting pasta experience.
Ingredients
- 12 oz Fettuccine pasta
- 1 butter unsalted, stick
- 2 cups heavy cream
- lemon juice juice of 1-2 lemons, add to taste
- 1 1/2 cups Parmesan Cheese finely grated
- 1/2 cup parsley reserve some for garnish, finely chopped
- salt fresh cracked
- black pepper fresh cracked
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in plenty of well salted water, according to the package instructions until just al dente.
- Meanwhile melt the butter in a pan over low heat and add the cream. Stir to combine and let it just come to a simmer. Add the lemon juice and stir.
- Add the cheese and stir until it is completely melted. I like to take the pan off the heat to do this. Taste the sauce and add salt, if needed, and plenty of fresh cracked black pepper.
- When the pasta is done, drain it and add it to the sauce, along with the parsley. Toss everything well, and serve up immediately, with more parsley for garnish.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 677 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 677kcal | 34% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 55g | 85% |
| Saturated Fat | 34g | 170% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 185mg | 62% |
| Sodium | 643mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 237mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 2699IU | 54% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 544mg | 54% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
3.5
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