Lemon-Pepper Fettuccine

Submitted by Bonnie G #2

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

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Yields: 4 bowls
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 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

directions

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

Reviews

[diner524]

Wonderful twist on the standard alfredo!! I made to go as a side dish to recipe#455814, which made for a fabulous dinner. Thanks for sharing the recipe. Made for ZWT 7.

 

[Charmie777]

This was very good, and on the table in no time! I added some lemon juice to the sauce too. Made for the Saucy Silverados and ZWT 9.

 

[Starrynews]

This is a lovely variation - just loved the lemon zest in this. Thanks for sharing! ZWT7

 

[ElaineAnn]

Love pasta! This was so rich and decadent! Not something I would eat everyday but makes a meal into a special occassion. I had to sub Parmesan cheese. Thanks for sharing Bonnie. Made for Pick A Chef Spring 2011.

 

[Diana 2]

This made a delightful supper tonight Bonnie. I'd never tried putting lemon in the sauce before, but I'll be doing it again. Gave it a nice 'fresh' taste. I added extra black pepper than called for, but that was the only change I made. Honoured to make this as a "Thank You" for voting for Lawrencetown, Nova Scotia in the 2010 Kraft Hockeyville Competition.