Fabulous Fettuccine
Indulge in the creamy, velvety perfection of Fabulous Fettuccine—a quick and easy Italian-inspired pasta dish that will elevate any dinner table. This recipe combines tender fettuccine tossed in a luscious garlic Parmesan sauce, made with a blend of heavy cream, melted butter, and a hint of lemon zest for a subtle citrusy brightness. Finished with freshly chopped parsley and a sprinkle of extra Parmesan, this dish is ready in just 25 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or last-minute entertaining. Whether you’re savoring it solo or serving it as a side to grilled chicken or shrimp, Fabulous Fettuccine is guaranteed to impress with its rich flavors and comforting simplicity.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams fettuccine pasta
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 units garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fettuccine pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining the pasta.
2. In a large skillet, heat the unsalted butter and olive oil over medium heat until the butter is fully melted.
3. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes, or until fragrant. Be careful not to let it burn.
4. Lower the heat to medium-low and stir in the heavy cream. Cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing the cream to gently warm and thicken slightly.
5. Gradually stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until fully incorporated and smooth. Add the salt, black pepper, and lemon zest, stirring to combine.
6. Add the cooked fettuccine to the skillet and toss gently to coat the pasta with the creamy sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water, a little at a time, until the desired consistency is reached.
7. Remove the skillet from the heat and garnish the dish with freshly chopped parsley.
8. Serve immediately with extra grated Parmesan on the side. Enjoy your fabulous fettuccine!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3002 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 161.2 g | 207% | |
| Saturated Fat | 87.2 g | 436% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 413 mg | 138% | |
| Sodium | 3812 mg | 166% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 297.7 g | 108% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.6 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.4 g | ||
| Protein | 83.3 g | 167% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 932 mg | 72% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 136 mg | 3% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
