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Fettucine with Lemon and Vodka Sauce

A home-style Fettucine with Lemon and Vodka Sauce made with Kosher Salt, Heavy Cream, Fresh Ground Black Pepper, and Parmesan Cheese Fresh Amp Grated. Keep it handy for the next time you cook it.

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Ingredients

• 2 tbsp
• 1 cup
• 1/2 tsp
• 3/4 cup

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Bring water to a boil; add the kosher salt, and cook the pasta at a rapid boil until 'al dente“, 8-10 minutes.

2. 2

   Drain.

3. 3

   Grate the rind of 1 lemon, then squeeze the juice out and reserve.

4. 4

   Combine the cream and vodka in a 10-inch skillet and simmer for 5 minutes, or until the sauce thickens a little.

5. 5

   Add the lemon juice and rind to the hot sauce and cook for 1 minute, stirring.

6. 6

   Add the drained hot pasta to the sauce and toss.

7. 7

   Season with pepper, garnish with the parsley, and serve immediately on warmed plates.

8. 8

   Serve the parmesan separately.

9. 9

   VARIATION: Add cooked scallops, and/or cooked asparagus, cut in 1-inch pieces, into the sauce, just before tossing with pasta.