Fettuccine with Lemon, Mint, and Parmesan

Source
Martha Stewart Living, September 2008
Fettuccine with Lemon, Mint, and Parmesan
  • servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1 pound dried fettuccine

  • Coarse salt

  • 3 ounces Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated (1 cup), plus more for garnish

  • 2 tablespoons julienned lemon zest

  • 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

  • 1/2 cup torn fresh mint leaves

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

  • Crushed red-pepper flakes, optional

Variations

When this recipe was made on "Mad Hungry", 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice was used and 1 tablespoon butter was mixed with pasta.

Cook's Note

To lend this dish a different aromatic boost, add torn fresh basil in place of the mint.

Directions

  1. Step 1

    Cook pasta in salted water according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1 cup cooking liquid.

  2. Step 2

    Transfer pasta to a large bowl, and mix in reserved cooking liquid, cheese, lemon zest and juice, mint, oil, and red-pepper flakes, if desired. Divide among dishes, garnish with cheese, and serve immediately.

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Reviews (1)

  • BTnana
    21 Jul, 2012

    Made just as written. Delicious!! Easy, quick and summer-y! Try it! A new favorite!
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