Fettuccine with Cream, Basil & Romano Cheese Sauce
Very easy and quick recipe. And oh so delicious! I used pancetta instead of bacon and I topped it off with grilled chicken and served it with seasoned steamed broccoli.
Yield
4 servingsPrep
25 minCook
10 minReady
35 minTrans-fat Free
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | slices |
bacon
chopped thickly |
|
| 4 | each |
scallions, spring or green onions
chopped |
|
| ½ | cup |
whipped cream
|
|
| ½ | cup |
Parmesan cheese
freshly grated |
|
| ½ | cup |
romano cheese
freshly grated |
*
|
| ⅓ | cup |
basil
fresh, chopped |
*
|
| ½ | pound |
pasta, fettuccine
|
|
| 1 | x |
salt and black pepper
|
*
|
| 1 | x |
Parmesan cheese
to taste |
*
|
| 1 | x |
romano cheese
to taste |
*
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | slices |
bacon
chopped thickly |
|
| 4 | each |
scallions, spring or green onions
chopped |
|
| 118 | ml |
whipped cream
|
|
| 118 | ml |
Parmesan cheese
freshly grated |
|
| 118 | ml |
romano cheese
freshly grated |
*
|
| 79 | ml |
basil
fresh, chopped |
*
|
| 226.8 | g |
pasta, fettuccine
|
|
| 1 | x |
salt and black pepper
|
*
|
| 1 | x |
Parmesan cheese
to taste |
*
|
| 1 | x |
romano cheese
to taste |
*
|
Directions
Cook bacon in heavy medium skillet over medium heat until beginning to brown.
Add green onions and stir until softened, about 1 minute.
Add cream and simmer until beginning to thicken, about 1 minute.
Mix in ½ cup Romano cheese and chopped fresh basil.
Meanwhile, cook fettuccine in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally.
Drain well. Return to hot pot.
Add sauce and stir to coat.
Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately, Use additional Parmesan and Romano cheese to taste.
