Garlic-Lemon Fettuccine

You can transform this side dish to a main dish by adding some grilled chicken or shrimp.

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

8 ounces fettuccine
1 half stick unsalted butter
2 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 cup poppy seeds
Lemon wedges for garnish
Parmesan cheese for extra flavor

Method:

Cook the pasta according to package directions; drain.

In a small non-stick saut‚ pan, melt the butter over medium heat and saut‚ the garlic about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat. Stir in the lemon juice and mix into the fettuccine. Drizzle with poppy seeds, garnish with lemon, and serve with cheese on the side.

Gail Greco is the food editor of Carefree Cooking; a field editor for Romantic Homes magazine; and a contributor to many other publications.  She has authored more than 15 books on cooking, decorating, and home lifestyle.

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