LEMON-GARLIC CREAM FETTUCCINE

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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

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

Steps:

  • 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 : Calories 518 calories, Fat 34g fat (21g saturated fat), Cholesterol 102mg cholesterol, Sodium 346mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

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