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Creamy Lemon-Herb Fettuccine (15-Minute Pasta Dinner)

Creamy lemon-herb fettuccine is a bright, silky pasta dish made with tender fettuccine tossed in a light cream sauce finished with fresh herbs and zesty lemon. Ready in about 15 minutes, it’s an easy dinner that feels fresh, elegant, and satisfying.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz Fettuccine
  • 3 tbsp Butter
  • 2 tsp Garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Zest
  • 1/4 tsp Thyme dried (or Italian herb mix)
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1/4 cup Pasta water (reserved)
  • Salt & pepper
  • Garnish and serve

Method
 

  1. Boil fettuccine until al dente. Reserve pasta water and drain.
  2. Melt butter, sauté garlic and herbs for 45 seconds.
  3. Stir in lemon juice + zest, swirl.
  4. Add Parmesan slowly, then pasta.
  5. Add pasta water and toss until glossy.