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Habanero Pepper Cream Pasta

SUBMITTED BY: STEFANIE74 PHOTO BY: { Heidi }

"This is a wonderfully spicy cream pasta with a hint of garlic and shallots. You also can add sauteed chicken or shrimp. Very easy and quick sauce to make if you are looking for a spicy entree."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 30 stars. This recipe average a 4.6 star rating.
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PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  15 Min
READY IN  25 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 (8 ounce) package cavatappi pasta
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon butter
  • 1 shallot, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, diced
  • 1 dried habanero pepper, chopped
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 large tomato, diced
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

DIRECTIONS

  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.
  2. Melt butter with olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add shallots, garlic and habanero pepper, and cook until lightly browned. Pour cream into a saucepan, and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Stir in the ingredients from the skillet, along with the tomato. Mix in the flour and black pepper, and simmer until thickened, 5 to 8 minutes. Stir in Parmesan cheese, and remove from heat. Allow sauce to cool for a few minutes before serving over pasta.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 15, 2007 by zacrystalla
Awesome recipe. I made this last night for Valentines dinner and we couldn't stop eating it! I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 5, 2003 by emmarini
I made this for my boyfriend and he shared with a co-worker. Both were impressed, and said... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 24, 2007 by CIRCUSGEEK
This was really good and spicy. I cut out a lot of fat by using 2 ounces of neufchatel cream... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 4, 2007 by Shannon :)
Travis, you are my hero! This was divine! I actually just made the sauce and served it over... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 18, 2008 by { Heidi }
Wow! This DOES taste just like the Penne Rosa at Noodles & Company, which I can't get enough... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 10, 2008 by Dustin Brown
Absolutely delicious. I made some slight modifications because of what I had available: I used... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 6, 2007 by JULS26
My husband and I love spicy recipes, so we used 3 habaneros. We also doubled the pasta amount... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 3, 2006 by SCRAPN_LADY
Excellent taste! From the previous ratings I was afraid to use a whole habanero, so I used... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 29, 2006 by HARTMR
This pasta is awesome!!! Tastes a lot like the Penne Rosa at Noodles and Company (which is one... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 4, 2002 by CAROLC67
This recipe made my "make again list". I used 3 dried habaneros from our garden and it was...