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Habanero Pepper Cream Pasta

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"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."
Habanero Pepper Cream Pasta Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 54 times with an average star rating of 4.5
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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

What to Drink?
Wine Riesling

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 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.52 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 4.52 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 4.52 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 4.52 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 5, 2003 by Soul Flower 
I made this for my boyfriend and he shared with a co-worker. Both were impressed, and said... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.52 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 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.52 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 5, 2008 by Kat P 
I added the following 1 small yellow squash,and zucchini; 1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.52 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 4.52 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 4.52 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 4.52 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 25, 2007 by AZFiregirl 
I absolutely loved this!! Having never cooked with habaneros, I was a little sceptical that... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Habanero Pepper Cream Pasta

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 784

  • Total Fat: 54.8g
  • Cholesterol: 186mg
  • Sodium: 530mg
  • Total Carbs: 54.1g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 2.7g
  • Protein: 21.7g

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