Ingredients for 2 servings:
- 4 ounces dried tagliatelle (or fettuccine)
- 1 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small white onion, diced
- 1 small zucchini, diced
- 1 tsp fresh grated lemon zest
- 1/8 cup white wine
- 3/8 cup chicken stock or broth
- 1/6 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese, plus Parmesan curls or more grated cheese, for garnish (if desired)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat, and cook the tagliatelle (fettuccine) pasta until just tender, about 5 minutes. Drain the pasta and return it to the pot.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and season with salt, and pepper.
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Add the zucchini and saute until almost tender.
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Add the lemon zest and continue cooking for 1 more minute.
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Add the white wine, and scrape up the pan releasing any dry bits on the bottom. Add the chicken stock, heavy cream and lemon juice.
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Bring to a simmer and continue cooking until the sauce is creamy and coats the back of a spoon. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese. Season the sauce with salt, and pepper, to taste.
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Toss the pasta with the sauce and serve. Garnish with additional Parmesan cheese, if so desired
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Enjoy!