Fettuccine with Lemon Sauce
Fettuccine with Lemon Sauce is a creamy, comforting pasta dish that combines rich butter and cream with bright lemon and lime flavours. Beef broth adds an unexpected savoury depth, creating a sauce that clings beautifully to every strand of al dente fettuccine. It is quick, satisfying and elegant enough for entertaining, yet simple enough for a relaxed midweek meal.
Fettuccine with Lemon Sauce is a creamy, comforting pasta dish that combines rich butter and cream with bright lemon and lime flavours. Beef broth adds an unexpected savoury depth, creating a sauce that clings beautifully to every strand of al dente fettuccine. It is quick, satisfying and elegant enough for entertaining, yet simple enough for a relaxed midweek meal.
Servings 4 people
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest grated
- 1 tsp lime zest grated
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 kg Fettuccine
Instructions
- In a sauce pan or skillet large enough to hold the pasta when it is done, combine the butter, cream, and beef broth or bouillon and simmer over medium heat until reduced by about half.4 tbsp butter, 1 cup heavy cream, 1 cup beef broth
- Add the lemon juice, lemon and lime zest and set aside.2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp lemon zest, 1 tsp lime zest
- Cook the pasta according to the package directions.1 kg Fettuccine
- When cooked and still al dente (firm to the tooth) drain it and add it to the pan containing the sauce.
- Toss over medium heat for 20 to 30 seconds, until most of the sauce is absorbed.
Nutrition
Calories: 310kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 112mg | Sodium: 305mg | Potassium: 88mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.3g
