Lemon Garlic Cream Fettuccine

Submitted by Bonnie G #2

"This comes from my issue of TOH & has all the flavors we love. I could also see adding things like shrimp or bacon to this, but have posted as it's listed"

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 15
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 3 teaspoons lemon peel, grated
• 2 teaspoons parsley, fresh, minced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• SAUCE

• 1⁄4 cup butter
• 1 onion, small, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon lemon peel, grated
• 1⁄2 cup 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 parsley, fresh, minced
• grated parmesan cheese (optional)

directions

1. In bowl, mix lemon peel, parsley and garlic.
2. Coo fettuccine according to package directions; drain.

3. SAUCE:

4. In large skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat.
5. Add onion, cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until tender.
6. Add garlic and lemon peel; cook 1 minute.
7. Stir in cream, salt and pepper.
8. Whisk in cream cheese until melted.
9. Remove from heat; cool slightly.
10. Stir in lemon juice.
11. Add pasta, tomatoes and parsley to skillet; toss to combine.
12. Serve immediately with lemon peel mixture and if desired Parmesan.