25min · 6 servings
16 oz fettuccine pasta
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
5 cloves garlic, minced
¼ tsp red pepper flakes
½ cup heavy whipping cream
2 tbsp butter
1 tbsp lemon zest
¼ cup lemon juice
½ cup parmesan cheese, grated; plus more for garnish
⅓ cup starchy pasta water, reserved from cooking pasta (before draining)
salt and pepper, to taste
fresh parsley, chopped; for garnish