🌶️🌿 Spicy Red Pepper Fettuccine Delight 🍝✨

Fettuccine With Red Pepper and Basil Sauce 🌶️🌿

Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 2

Description:

Indulge in a healthier take on comfort food with this delightful Fettuccine with Red Pepper and Basil Sauce recipe. Here, we eschew heavy creams in favor of a flavorful broth-based sauce, while still maintaining that rich, luxurious taste with a touch of butter. Sauteed onions, garlic, and a medley of spices create a vibrant sauce that coats every strand of fettuccine. Garnished with fresh basil and a squeeze of lemon juice, this dish is a burst of flavors in every bite.

Ingredients:

Instructions:

1. Saute the Aromatics:

   • In a small skillet over moderate heat, add the olive oil.
   • Saute the minced garlic, chopped onion, hot red pepper flakes, dried thyme, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
   • Cook until the onions are softened and the mixture is fragrant.

2. Prepare the Pasta:

   • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the fettuccine pasta.

3. Simmer the Peppers:

   • Add the diced red bell peppers and chicken broth to the skillet with the onion mixture.
   • Cover and let it simmer for about 10 minutes until the red peppers are very soft and the flavors meld together.

4. Cook the Fettuccine:

   • Once the water is boiling, add the fettuccine pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
   • Drain the cooked pasta and return it to the pot.

5. Blend the Sauce:

   • Using a blender, carefully transfer the red pepper and onion mixture into the blender.
   • Blend until smooth and creamy.

6. Finish the Sauce:

   • Return the blended sauce back to the skillet.
   • Add the unsalted butter, chopped fresh basil leaves, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
   • Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
   • Stir everything together until the butter melts and the sauce is well combined.

7. Combine and Serve:

   • Pour the luscious red pepper and basil sauce over the cooked fettuccine pasta.
   • Toss gently to coat the pasta evenly with the sauce.
   • Serve hot, garnished with extra basil leaves and a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 504.1
• Total Fat: 16g
  • Saturated Fat: 5.2g
  • Cholesterol: 98.2mg
• Sodium: 289.3mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 75g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3.2g
  • Sugar: 7g
• Protein: 16.4g

Tips:

• For a lighter version, you can use cooking spray instead of olive oil for sauteing the onions.
• Customize the spice level by adjusting the amount of hot red pepper flakes.
• Feel free to add in your favorite veggies like spinach, mushrooms, or cherry tomatoes.
• This dish pairs wonderfully with a side of garlic bread or a fresh green salad for a complete meal.

Enjoy this healthy and flavorful Fettuccine with Red Pepper and Basil Sauce, perfect for a quick and satisfying weeknight dinner! 🍝✨