Weeknight • Pasta
Speedy Lemon Dill Fettuccine
This bright and creamy pasta dish comes together in a flash, perfect for a fresh weeknight meal.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 15 min
- Servings
- 4
- Level
- Weeknight
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Craving something light yet satisfying? This Lemon Dill Fettuccine is your new best friend. Zesty lemon and fragrant dill marry perfectly with a creamy sauce, making for a dish that feels fancy but is ridiculously easy to whip up. It's a sunshine-on-a-plate kind of meal that will leave you feeling happy and satisfied.
Ingredients
Yield: 4 servings
Main
- 12 oz fettuccine
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Preparation
Step 1
Cook fettuccine according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
Step 2
While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Do not brown.
Step 3
Stir in vegetable broth, heavy cream, and lemon juice. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
Step 4
Add the cooked fettuccine, fresh dill, and Parmesan cheese to the skillet. Toss to coat, adding a splash or two of reserved pasta water if needed to achieve a creamy consistency.
Step 5
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan if desired.
Tips
- For a touch of heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the garlic.
- If you don't have fresh dill, 1 teaspoon of dried dill can be used, though fresh is always best here!
- Don't overcook your pasta! It will continue to cook slightly in the sauce.
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