Lemon-Pepper Fettucine Alfredo
Basic Information
- Servings: 4
- Ready in: 45 minutes
- Preparation time: -
- Cooking time: -
- Rating: 77.56
- Health score: 34.00
- Weight Watcher points: 31.00
Summary
You can never have too many Mediterranean recipes, so give Lemon-Pepper Fettucine Alfredo a try. For $4.67 per serving, you get a main course that serves 4. One serving contains 797 calories, 23g of protein, and 55g of fat. 1 person were glad they tried this recipe. It is brought to you by Foodista. A mixture of pepper, butter, nutmeg, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and primal diet. Taking all factors into account, this recipe earns a spoonacular score of 74%, which is solid. If you like this recipe, take a look at these similar recipes: Fettucine Alfredo, Fettucine Seafood Alfredo, and Jalapeno Popper Fettucine Alfredo.
Ingredients
lemon-pepper fettucine1 pound
butter4 tablespoons
heavy cream1.5 cups
nutmeg4 servings
lemon zest2 tsp
pecorino-romano cheese1 cup
pepper1 teaspoon
salt4 servings
Instructions
Step 1
Bring a large pot of water to boil. When the water is boiling, add 1 T of salt along with the pasta to the pot. Stir well. Cook according to package directions or for about 6-7 minutes for fresh pasta (until al dente).
Step 2
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.
Step 3
Add the nutmeg, lemon zest, black pepper, and salt, to taste. Stir to combine and set aside.
Step 4
When pasta is finished cooking, drain and add to the sauce in the skillet.
Step 5
Add cheese and toss to coat pasta in sauce and cheese. Check seasonings and add more salt and pepper as needed.
Step 6
Serve immediately.
Categories
Cuisines: Mediterranean, Italian, European
Dish Types: side dish, lunch, main course, main dish, dinner
Diets: gluten free, primal