LEMON-PEPPER FETTUCCINE

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This just arrived in my Food Network Magazine and looks fast, simple and tasty. Serve with a fresh salad and crusty bread - YUM.

Provided by Bonnie G 2

Categories     Spaghetti

Time 20m

Yield 4 bowls, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 ounces fettuccine
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 large shallot, minced
1 1/4 cups heavy cream
1 egg yolk, large
2 teaspoons lemon zest, finely grated
1/3 cup pecorino cheese, grated, plus more for garnish
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper

Steps:

  • Bring large pot of salted water to boil.
  • Add fettuccine and cook as label directs.
  • Drain, reserving about 1/2 cup cooking water.
  • Meanwhile, melt butter in skillet over medium heat.
  • Add shallot and pinch of salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly golden, about 3 minutes.
  • Whisk cream, egg yolk and lemon zest in a bowl.
  • Reduce heat to low and add cream mixture and cheese to skillet.
  • Cook, whisking until lightly thickened, about 2 minutes.
  • Season with salt and 2-3 teaspoons pepper.
  • Add pasta to skillet and toss, adding enough of reserved cooking water to loosen sauce.
  • Divide among bowls and garnish with more pecorino.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 627.5, Fat 35.2, SaturatedFat 20.3, Cholesterol 222.8, Sodium 49.2, Carbohydrate 64.3, Fiber 3, Sugar 1.8, Protein 14.4

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