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Fettuccini with Charred Lemon Sauce and Wilted Spinach

Fresh Spinach, wilted in a charred lemon sauce with wine and capers.
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 662kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Fettuccini
  • 1 lemon halved and grilled
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 4 tablespoons flour
  • 1 cup white wine
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 4 canned anchovy fillets chopped
  • 1/4 cup capers drained, but not rinsed
  • 3 small bunches fresh spinach stems removed, rough chopped
  • ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 lemon halved and charred

Instructions

  • Spray a stovetop grill pan over medium high heat and spray with cooking spray. Half the lemon and place flesh side down on the hot pan. Sear until nice and charred.
  • Heat butter in large skillet over medium heat. Add flour and cook for about a minute, stirring constantly to make a roux. Add wine and chicken broth and stir to mix well. Add anchovies. Using wooden spoon, simultaneously stir and mash them until they “dissolve” into the roux.
  • Add capers and cook a few minutes longer, stirring constantly. If mixture gets too thick, add more wine or chicken broth. You want a thin gravy consistency. Squeeze the lemons and add as much juice as you can into the sauce.
  • Immediately add spinach, tossing continuously until it wilts.
  • Reduce heat to low and keep warm.
  • In the mean time cook fettuccini according to package directions. Drain. In a large serving bowl, toss the pasta with the lemon sauce. Top with grated Parmesan cheese and serve.

Notes

This is not very good the next day.  I had some of the leftovers for lunch the next day and the pasta really intensifies over night with a salty strong flavor from the anchovies.

Nutrition

Calories: 662kcal | Carbohydrates: 92g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 134mg | Sodium: 888mg | Potassium: 425mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 560IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 142mg | Iron: 3mg