Lemon Garlic Cream Fettuccine - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 teaspoons lemon peel, grated
2 teaspoons parsley, fresh, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
SAUCE
1/4 cup butter
1 onion, small, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon lemon peel, grated
1/2 cup whipping cream
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4 ounces cream cheese, cubed
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 plum tomatoes, chopped
2 teaspoons parsley, fresh, minced
grated parmesan cheese (optional)

Preparation

In bowl, mix lemon peel, parsley and garlic.
Coo fettuccine according to package directions; drain.
SAUCE:
In large skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat.
Add onion, cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until tender.
Add garlic and lemon peel; cook 1 minute.
Stir in cream, salt and pepper.
Whisk in cream cheese until melted.
Remove from heat; cool slightly.
Stir in lemon juice.
Add pasta, tomatoes and parsley to skillet; toss to combine.
Serve immediately with lemon peel mixture and if desired Parmesan.