Authentic Italian Fettuccine Alfredo with a zesty twist! 🍋🌿
Straight from the streets of Rome, this classic pasta dish is beloved for its creamy texture and rich flavors. I’ve added freshly ground black pepper and a sprinkle of lemon zest to bring a modern touch to this timeless recipe.
👩🍳 Ingredients:
Fettuccine pasta
Unsalted butter
Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
Freshly ground black pepper
Lemon zest
Salt, to taste
Reserved pasta cooking water
🔪 Recipe Steps:
Boil Pasta: Cook fettuccine until al dente. Reserve some pasta cooking water.
Combine: In a pan, melt butter over low heat, add the cooked fettuccine, and a splash of the reserved cooking water to blend.
Finish Off-Heat: Remove from heat, then vigorously toss with grated Parmesan until creamy and smooth.
Season: Enhance with black pepper and lemon zest for a bright, peppery flavor.
Serve: Garnish with more Parmesan and lemon zest for extra zest and flavor.
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