Monday, April 11, 2011

Fettuccine with Sweet Pepper-Cayenne Sauce


I found this recipe on AllRecipes.com awhile back.  The original recipe calls for ¾ tsp cayenne but after the first time I made this, I took the liberty of declaring that a typo and I’m changing it to ¼.  I added the black pepper to the sauce while it was cooking because I like pepper and I wanted it mixed throughout.  I also added some Hillshire Farm Turkey Smoked Sausage cut into bite-size pieces and browned in a skillet this time and it was a good addition.  I also usually use whole wheat pasta for myself, but Johnathon always prefers regular.

As a side note, this recipe is not husband-approved as of tonight.

Ingredients:

12 oz. dry fettuccine pasta
2 red bell peppers, julienned
3 cloves garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup reduced fat sour cream
¾ cup chicken broth
¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt & pepper to taste

Directions:

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.  Add pasta and cook for 8-10 minutes or until al dente; drain.

Meanwhile, spray cooking oil in a large skillet and sauté red bell peppers, garlic and cayenne pepper over medium heat for 3-5 minutes.

Stir in sour cream and broth; simmer uncovered for 5 minutes.  Remove from heat and stir in cheese.

Toss hot pasta with sauce and season with salt and pepper to taste; serve.

1 comment:

  1. Just the title sounds good, plus not many ingredients. I will definitely try it out! Oh, and I'm pretty sure MY husband will approve. ;)

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