Fettuccine with Sweet Pepper-Cayenne Sauce

This red bell pepper fettuccine is sautéed with garlic and cayenne pepper, then simmered with sour cream and chicken broth to make a tasty pasta sauce.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 475 Calories

Ingredients

• salt and pepper to taste
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 12 ounces dry fettuccine pasta
• 2 red bell peppers, julienned
• 1 cup reduced fat sour cream
• 0.75 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 0.75 cup chicken broth
• 0.75 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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

Step 3

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

Step 4

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