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Lemon Garlic Cream Fettuccini

Delicious and creamy fettuccini with added lemon and garlic for the perfect twist.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 366 kcal
Course: Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine: Italian-American Fussion

Ingredients

  • 8 oz fettuccini uncooked
Lemon Garlic Cream Sauce:
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tsp lemon peel grated
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp pepper
  • 4 oz cream cheese cubed
  • 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons fresh parsley minced
  • grated Parmesan cheese optional

Instructions

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  1. Cook the fettuccini according to package directions and drain.
Lemon Garlic Cream Sauce:
  1. To make the sauce, In a large skillet over medium high heat melt the butter. Add the onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until tender. Add the garlic and lemon peel. Slowly stir in the heavy cream, salt and pepper. Whisk in the cubed cream cheese and stir until melted. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly. Add in the lemon juice.
  2. Add pasta, and parsley to the sauce. Toss to coat. Serve immediately and garnish with lemon peel, parsley, parmesan cheese if desired.

Notes

  • Updated on July 22, 2020
  • Originally Posted on March 6, 2014

Nutrition Information

Calories 366kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 33g (11%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 23g (35%) Saturated Fat 14g (70%) Cholesterol 100mg (33%) Sodium 244mg (10%) Potassium 257mg (7%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 1147IU (23%) Vitamin C 11mg (12%) Calcium 59mg (6%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 366

% Daily Value*

Calories 366kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 33g 11%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 23g 35%
Saturated Fat 14g 70%
Cholesterol 100mg 33%
Sodium 244mg 10%
Potassium 257mg 5%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 1147IU 23%
Vitamin C 11mg 12%
Calcium 59mg 6%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.