Legally Blonde Recipe
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Sauce
Garnish
Method
Cooking Pasta
- 1
Cook the Fettuccine
In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon of salt to the boiling water.
- 2
Add Pasta
Add 8 oz of fettuccine pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.
- 3
Drain Pasta
Once cooked, reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta and set aside.
Making Sauce
- 4
Melt Butter
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 4 tablespoons of butter.
- 5
Add Garlic
Stir in 2 teaspoons of minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrant.
- 6
Add Cream and Cheese
Pour in 1 cup of heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Gradually whisk in 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- 7
Season the Sauce
Season the sauce with 1 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper and salt to taste. Stir to combine.
Combining
- 8
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the drained fettuccine pasta to the skillet with the sauce. Toss to coat the pasta in the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed to reach desired consistency.
- 9
Garnish
Serve the pasta in bowls, garnished with 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley and 1 teaspoon of lemon zest.