Lemon-Pepper Fettucine Alfredo
- 1 pound Dried Fettucine Pasta Or Fresh Lemon-pepper Pasta (see Related Blog Post For Recipe)
- 4 Tablespoons Butter
- 1- 1/2 cup Heavy Cream
- 1 pinch Freshly-ground Nutmeg
- 2 teaspoons Fresh Grated Lemon Zest (about 1/2 A Large Lemon)
- 1 teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper
- 1 dash Salt To Taste
- 13 cups Freshly Grated Parmesan Or Romano Cheese
- Bring a large pot of water to boil.
- When the water is boiling, add 1 Tablespoon of salt along with the pasta to the pot.
- Stir well.
- Cook according to package directions or for about 6-7 minutes if you are using fresh pasta (until al dente).
- Put the butter and cream in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Bring to a boil, stirring frequently, until the cream has reduced almost by half.
- Add the nutmeg, lemon zest, black pepper, and salt, to taste.
- Stir to combine and set aside.
- When pasta is finished cooking, drain and add to the sauce in the skillet.
- Add cheese and toss to coat pasta in sauce and cheese.
- Check seasonings and add more salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve immediately.
- Serves 4.
- Notes: Using fresh ingredients ensures the best flavors in this dish (as with any dish!).
- Try to use fresh cheese and a real lemon (as opposed to dried lemon peel).
fettucine, butter, heavy cream, freshlyground nutmeg, lemon zest, freshly ground black pepper, salt, romano cheese
Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/main-courses/lemon-pepper-fettucine-alfredo/ (may not work)