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Lemon-Garlic Cream Fettuccine

Name: Lemon-Garlic Cream Fettuccine
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 3 teaspoons grated lemon zest; 2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 8 ounces uncooked fettuccine; SAUCE:; 1/4 cup butter; 1 small onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 4 ounces cream cheese, cubed; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 plum tomatoes, chopped; 2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley; Grated Parmesan cheese, optional

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Total Time

Prep: 25 min. Cook: 15 min.

Makes

4 servings

Updated: Sep. 03, 2023

I've been making this lemony pasta for the family for years. It's both simple and indulgent enough to make it a go-to recipe. —Anne Miller, Glenfield, New York

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Ingredients

3 teaspoons grated lemon zest
2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
2 garlic cloves, minced
8 ounces uncooked fettuccine
SAUCE:
1/4 cup butter
1 small onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4 ounces cream cheese, cubed
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 plum tomatoes, chopped
2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
Grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Directions

In a small bowl, mix lemon zest, parsley and garlic. Cook fettuccine according to package directions; drain.
For sauce, in a large skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until tender. Add garlic and lemon zest; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in cream, salt and pepper. Whisk in cream cheese until melted. Remove from heat; cool slightly. Stir in lemon juice.
Add pasta, tomatoes and parsley to skillet; toss to combine. Serve immediately with lemon zest mixture and, if desired, Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 518 calories, 34g fat (21g saturated fat), 102mg cholesterol, 346mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 11g protein.

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