LEMON-GARLIC CREAM FETTUCCINE RECIPE RECIPE - (4.7/5)

Lemon-Garlic Cream Fettuccine Recipe Recipe - (4.7/5) image

Provided by á-72953

Number Of Ingredients 17

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

Steps:

In a small bowl, mix lemon peel, 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 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. Add pasta, tomatoes and parsley to skillet; toss to combine. Serve immediately with lemon peel mixture and, if desired, Parmesan cheese. Yield: 4 servings.