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Fettuccine With Herb Butter
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Sometimes the simplest recipes are the best. This dish combines fettuccine pasta with fresh herbs, lots of butter, and Parmesan cheese for an easy pasta side dish.
serves/makes:
ready in:
under 30 minutes
under 30 minutes
1 review
1 comment
ingredients
1 pound fresh or dried fettuccine
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh basil
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
directions
Cook the pasta as directed on package. Drain well and keep warm.
Meanwhile, melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the basil, parsley, garlic, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the herbs start to wilt a little.
Place the cooked fettuccine in a large bowl. Pour the herb-butter sauce over the hot pasta and toss to coat thoroughly. Sprinkle individual servings with grated Parmesan.
recipe tips
Garnish with additional fresh herbs or a drizzle of high-quality olive oil before serving.
Add toasted pine nuts or chopped walnuts for a bit of a crunch.
If using dried pasta, slightly undercook it before tossing with the sauce to prevent it from becoming mushy.
Reserve a cup of pasta cooking water in case you need to adjust the consistency of the sauce when tossing it with the cooked pasta.
common recipe questions
What other types of pasta can I use?
You can use any pasta you wish such as spaghetti or angel hair, or shorter pasta such as elbow macaroni or rotini. You can also use this recipe with egg noodles.
Can I use dried herbs instead of fresh?
Fresh herbs make all the difference in this recipe but if you must use dried, use about 2 tablespoons each of dried basil and dried parsley in place of the fresh herbs. You may want to let the butter mixture cook longer to release the flavor of the dried herbs.
Can I use a different type of cheese?
Parmesan cheese adds a nutty and salty flavor, but you can use other hard cheeses like Pecorino Romano or Asiago.
How do I store leftovers?
Store the leftovers in a covered container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave, adding a little liquid or more butter to the pasta if it seems dry.
nutrition data
255 calories, 26 grams fat, 2 grams carbohydrates, 5 grams protein per serving. This recipe is low in carbs.
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reviews & comments
Can I use dried herbs instead of fresh
You sure can - just use 1/3 the amount of herbs called for when using dried.
March 13, 2011
Super easy and tastey