Pasta with Red Pepper and Cheese Cream
Category: Pasta Dishes
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Red bell peppers | 400g |
| Cheese (of your choice) | 100g |
| Shallot | 1 |
| Fresh liquid cream | 200g |
| Water | 150g |
| Sweet paprika | ½ tsp |
| Fusilli pasta | 320g |
| Extra virgin olive oil | q.b. |
| Fine salt | q.b. |
| Black pepper | q.b. |
| Thyme | q.b. |
Instructions:
To make this mouthwatering Pasta with Red Pepper and Cheese Cream, begin by preparing your vegetables. Start by peeling and thinly slicing the shallot. Wash the red bell peppers, slice them in half, and remove the seeds and stem. Cut the peppers into pieces roughly 3 cm in size.
In a large pan, heat a splash of extra virgin olive oil and add the shallot. Sauté for about two minutes, allowing the shallot to soften and release its flavor. Once softened, add the chopped red peppers to the pan. Pour in the water, cover the pan, and let the mixture cook over medium heat for 10 minutes, or until the peppers are tender.
Once the peppers are cooked, transfer everything to a tall container and blend it with an immersion blender until smooth.
Now, take a large pot and pour the blended pepper mixture into it. Add the fresh cream and a pinch of thyme. Stir everything together until combined and warm.
In the meantime, bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the fusilli pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Once cooked, drain the pasta, reserving a little of the cooking water, and add it to the pepper cream mixture. Stir to coat the pasta in the rich sauce, adjusting with a bit of pasta water if needed to achieve the desired consistency.
To serve, grease 4 individual mini cocottes with olive oil and divide the pasta among them. Place a slice of cheese on top of each serving and allow it to melt beautifully over the pasta.
This Pasta with Red Pepper and Cheese Cream is perfect for a cozy dinner, and it’s best enjoyed hot for maximum flavor. Bon appétit!
Nutritional Information (per serving):
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | ~400 kcal |
| Protein | ~12g |
| Carbohydrates | ~50g |
| Fat | ~18g |
| Fiber | ~4g |
| Sodium | ~400mg |
This recipe offers a creamy, rich, and comforting pasta dish with the sweet flavor of roasted peppers and a satisfying touch of cheese. It’s ideal for a quick weeknight dinner or a special occasion with friends and family. The combination of spices and fresh cream brings out the natural sweetness of the peppers, making every bite a delightful experience.
