Tarragon-Parmesan Fettuccine with Lemon Zest

Name: Tarragon-Parmesan Fettuccine with Lemon Zest
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 12 oz fettuccine pasta; 3 tbsp unsalted butter; 1 cup heavy cream; 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh tarragon; 1 tsp lemon zest; 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper

Creamy pasta tossed with fresh tarragon and lemon, finished with a nutty Parmesan crust.

Cuisine: Italian

Category: Pasta

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 12 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

12 oz fettuccine pasta
3 tbsp unsalted butter
1 cup heavy cream
2 tbsp finely chopped fresh tarragon
1 tsp lemon zest
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add 12 oz fettuccine and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente, then drain and reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
Step 2: While pasta cooks, melt 3 tbsp unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1/2 cup reserved pasta water, 1 cup heavy cream, 2 tbsp fresh tarragon, and 1 tsp lemon zest. Simmer gently for 3 minutes until slightly thickened and coats the back of a spoon.
Step 3: Add drained fettuccine to the skillet along with 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Toss vigorously for 1 minute until cheese melts and sauce clings to every strand, adding more reserved pasta water if needed to reach desired consistency.