Creamy Lemon Fettuccine with Peas and Broccoli
3 servings
20 minutes
Creamy lemon fettuccine with peas and broccoli is a refined Italian dish that combines tender pasta, fresh vegetables, and a rich creamy-lemon sauce. Fettuccine absorbs the flavors beautifully, creating a harmonious blend of creamy texture and light lemon tang. Peas add sweetness while broccoli brings freshness, enriching the dish with vitamins. Aromatic hard cheese adds richness and depth of flavor. This dish is perfect for a cozy family dinner or a festive table, providing comfort and gastronomic delight.
1
Add broccoli florets to boiling salted water and cook for 2-3 minutes. Remove the broccoli with a slotted spoon and cook the pasta in that water until al dente.
- Broccoli: 1 head
- Fettuccine: 250 g
2
In a pan, sauté the onion in butter over medium heat (3-4 minutes). Add peas, broccoli, cream, and lemon juice. Stir.
- Butter: 1 tablespoon
- Onion: 1 piece
- Frozen green peas: 1.5 glass
- Broccoli: 1 head
- Heavy (double) cream: 0.3 glass
- Lemon juice: 3 tablespoons
3
Reduce the heat and cook for 3-4 minutes. If the cream starts to boil, turn off the heat. Add pepper. If the pasta is ready, add grated cheese to the sauce and stir until it melts.
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Hard cheese: 30 g
4
Remove from heat, place the pasta on a plate, top with sauce and vegetables. Grate additional cheese on top.
- Hard cheese: 30 g
