Fettucine With Herbs, Butter And Cream

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Servings: 2 Difficulty: Advanced
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A silky, herb-infused cream sauce coats tender fresh fettuccine for a quick and elegant meal.
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Fettucine With Herbs, Butter And Cream

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 2 Calories: 182.7

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This luxurious pasta dish features tender homemade fresh fettuccine tossed in a velvety sauce of reduced heavy cream and butter. The richness of the dairy is perfectly balanced by a generous handful of fresh herbs, such as tarragon, chives, or Italian parsley, which add a bright, aromatic finish. Ideal for a romantic weeknight dinner or a comforting weekend treat, this recipe comes together in under 30 minutes. The key is to cook the fresh pasta just until tender and finish it directly in the warm sauce to ensure every strand is evenly coated. Serve immediately for the best texture.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Bring 2 quarts of water to a boil in a large pot; add 1 tablespoon of salt.
  2. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine the heavy cream and butter.
  3. Simmer the cream mixture over low heat for about 1 minute until slightly reduced.
  4. Season the cream sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Keep the sauce warm over low heat.
  6. Add the fresh fettuccine to the boiling water and bring back to a boil.
  7. If the pasta is freshly made, cook for just a few seconds after the water returns to a boil. If using refrigerated fresh pasta, cook until slightly firmer than al dente, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  8. Drain the fettuccine well.
  9. Add the drained fettuccine to the saucepan with the cream sauce.
  10. Toss gently to coat the pasta evenly with the sauce.
  11. Stir in the fresh herbs, additional salt, and pepper.
  12. Continue tossing over low heat until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the fettuccine well.
  13. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 2

Amount Per Serving
Calories 182.7kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19.9g31%
Saturated Fat 12.3g62%
Cholesterol 57.2mg20%
Sodium 75.0mg4%
Total Carbohydrate 0.8g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 0.8g
Protein 0.7g2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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