Fettuccine with Lemon, Mint, and Parmesan
(from SpikeGoss’s recipe box)
Source: Lucinda "Mad Hungry" (from RecipeThing user giuntafamily)
Categories: Pasta Main Dish
Ingredients
- 1 pound fettuccine
- Coarse salt
- 2 ounces Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, 1 cup grated and more for garnish
- 2 tablespoons julienned lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup torn fresh mint leaves
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Crushed red pepper flakes
Directions
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Cook pasta in salted water. Reserve 2/3 cup of cooking liquid.
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Transfer pasta to a large bowl, and mix in reserved cooking liquid, lemon zest and juice, mint, butter, oil, and red pepper flakes.
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Garnish with cheese and fresh mint.