Lemon-Garlic Cream Fettuccine
- 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
- 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.
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Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/lemon-garlic-cream-fettuccine/ (may not work)