lemon-garlic fettuccine

Name: LEMON-GARLIC FETTUCCINE
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 3 teaspoon(s) grated lemon peel; 2 teaspoon(s) minced fresh parsley; 2 clove(s) garlic, minced; 8 ounce(s) fettuccine, uncooked; ## SAUCE:; 1/4 cup(s) butter (1/2 stick); 1 small onion, chopped; 2 clove(s) garlic minced; 1 teaspoon(s) grated lemon peel; 1/2 cup(s) heavy whipping cream; 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/8 teaspoon(s) pepper; 4 ounce(s) cream cheese, cubed; 2 tablespoon(s) lemon juice; 2 - plum tomatoes, chopped; 2 teaspoon(s) minced fresh parsley; - grated parmesan cheese (optional)

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Ellen Gwaltney Bales

Indianapolis, IN

Updated on Feb 27, 2015

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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prep time 25 Min

cook time 15 Min

method Stove Top

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

3 teaspoons grated lemon peel
2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
2 cloves garlic, minced
8 ounces fettuccine, uncooked
SAUCE:
1/4 cup butter (1/2 stick)
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
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)

How To Make lemon-garlic fettuccine

Step 1

In a small bowl, mix the lemon peel, parsley and garlic. Cook fettuccine according to package directions; drain.

Step 2

SAUCE: 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.
Step 3

Add 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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