LEMON-GARLIC FETTUCCINE

By Ellen Bales
@Starwriter

This is an awesome meatless recipe I received not long ago and it's a good one to serve during Lent. Just add a salad or some fruit and you have a great meal.
Recipe & photo: Taste of Home
02-27-15

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Comments:

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Serves:

Prep:

25 Min

Cook:

15 Min

Method:

Stove Top

Ingredients

3 tsp: grated lemon peel
2 tsp: minced fresh parsley
2 clove: garlic, minced
8 oz: fettuccine, uncooked
1/4 c: butter (1/2 stick)
1 small: onion, chopped
2 clove: garlic minced
1 tsp: grated lemon peel
1/2 c: heavy whipping cream
1/4 tsp: salt
1/8 tsp: pepper
4 oz: cream cheese, cubed
2 Tbsp: lemon juice
2: plum tomatoes, chopped
2 tsp: minced fresh parsley
: grated parmesan cheese (optional)

How to Make LEMON-GARLIC FETTUCCINE

Step-by-Step

1In a small bowl, mix the lemon peel, parsley and garlic. Cook fettuccine according to package directions; drain.
2SAUCE: In a large skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add onion, cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until tender. Add the garlic and lemon peel; 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.
3Add the pasta, tomatoes and parsley to skillet; toss to combine. Serve immediately with lemon peel mixture and, if desired, Parmesan cheese.

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