Photo: Lemon-Pepper Fettuccine Recipe
Ingredients
- Kosher salt
- 12 ounces fettuccine
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 large shallot, minced
- 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 to 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
- 1/3 cup grated pecorino cheese, plus more for garnish
- Freshly ground pepper
- Crusty bread, for serving (optional)
Directions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fettuccine and cook as the label directs. Drain, reserving about 1/2 cup cooking water.
Meanwhile, melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the shallot and a pinch of salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly golden, about 3 minutes. Whisk the cream, egg yolk and lemon zest in a bowl. Reduce the heat to low and add the cream mixture and cheese to the skillet. Cook, whisking, until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and 2 to 3 teaspoons pepper.
Add the pasta to the skillet and toss, adding enough of the reserved cooking water to loosen the sauce. Divide among bowls and garnish with more pecorino. Serve with crusty bread, if desired.
Photograph by Antonis Achilleos
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By camohn
New Providence,PA
on December 19, 2012
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One of the few things in quite a while no one here liked. Rated a little too much lemon and a lot too much pepper.
By Pepperqua
FL
on December 10, 2012
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I cooked this for my 6-year daughter and she liked it. A bit spicy - I would use 1 or 1 1/2 tsp pepper so its not so spicy. You have to make sure the sauce thickens more, keep ite on medium heat for a few minutes - that's the key to getting it the right consistency. Will make again and add broccoli to it next time.
By sure-sure
Northern California
on October 29, 2012
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We really liked this one in our house! I know it's called "LEMON-Pepper Fettuccine" but I went easy on the lemon (only about 1/2 tsp. and there was just enough lemon flavor - any more and I think it would overpower the cream and cheese. This is definitely one of those recipes where the ingredients matter. The regular grocery store fare will make a good dish. Buy the best of each one you can find and you'll have a great one!
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