Lemon-Pepper Fettuccine

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 13

Lemon-Pepper Fettuccine: A Refreshing Pasta Dish for Your Weeknight Dinner

by The Chefin Pasta

Prep

10 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

740

Sugar

Fat

52g

Lemon-Pepper Fettuccine is a refreshing pasta dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. This easy-to-make recipe combines fresh lemon zest and ground pepper with pecorino cheese and heavy cream to create a tangy and savory sauce that coats the fettuccine noodles to perfection. This classic Italian pasta dish is sure to delight your taste buds and satisfy your hunger after a long day at work.

Instructions

1.	Cook the fettuccine in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, according to package instructions.
2.	Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced shallot and sauté until softened, about 3 minutes.
3.	In a small bowl, whisk together the heavy cream and egg yolk until smooth.
4.	When the pasta is cooked, reserve 1 cup of the pasta water and drain the fettuccine. Add the pasta to the skillet with the shallot and toss to coat.
5.	Pour the cream mixture over the pasta and toss to combine. Add the lemon zest and pecorino cheese and toss again. If the sauce is too thick, add some of the reserved pasta water a little at a time until it reaches your desired consistency.
6.	Season with ground pepper and stir to combine. Serve hot with additional pecorino cheese on top, if desired.

PROS

Lemon-Pepper Fettuccine is an easy and flavorful pasta dish that can be made in under 30 minutes.

The combination of heavy cream, cheese, and lemon zest makes for a rich and tangy sauce that coats the noodles perfectly.

CONS

This dish is not particularly healthy as it contains heavy cream and cheese, both of which are high in calories and fat.

It should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this dish is not necessarily healthy, the addition of lemon zest to the sauce adds a dose of Vitamin C and antioxidants.
Additionally, fettuccine is a good source of carbohydrates, which can provide energy and fuel for the body.

	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