Fettuccine with Sweet Pepper-Cayenne Sauce Recipe
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Fettuccine with Sweet Pepper-Cayenne Sauce

By: Julieliz 
"Very flavorful and spicy. You'll never know it's a healthy dish. You can also add some cut up grilled chicken - wonderful!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (593)

Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces dry fettuccine pasta
  • 2 red bell peppers, julienned
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 cup reduced fat sour cream
  • 3/4 cup chicken broth
  • 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • salt and pepper to taste

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. Meanwhile, spray cooking oil in a large skillet and saute red bell peppers, garlic and cayenne pepper over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in sour cream and broth; simmer uncovered for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in cheese.
  4. Toss hot pasta with sauce and season with salt and pepper to taste; serve.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 475 | Total Fat: 13.9g | Cholesterol: 37mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 22, 2007 by gina   view full review
WOW! this was a huge hit at my house. I took the advice of others and watched the amount of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 13, 2007 by Rach   view full review
This is a very nice recipe. The concerns regarding the watery consistency can be remidied by...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 9, 2006 by PUNKGIRL   view full review
Great recipe. It's delicious and so easy. I followed the recipe exactly except for adding...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 22, 2006 by *m* Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I made this exact but used Fat Free sour cream and whole wheat spaghetti pasta and it was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 15, 2004 by DREAMTHINKER79   view full review
I just got done eating this dish. i added the Cayenne pepper, after saute'ing the peppers...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 1, 2007 by Sheryl E.   view full review
I also added onions with the peppers and served with grilled chicken. Both added a lot. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 30, 2007 by Barbara K Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This was very easy and very good! Something different from the usual red sauce or white sauce.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2011 by may2mac Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Really good. I loved how quick and easy this was. I followed the recipe as is with the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 10, 2007 by CARRIEPEPPER   view full review
This is an awesome recipe. I had no idea something this simple would be this flavorful. It...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 23, 2007 by kari lou   view full review
We loved this! I added chicken and cooked it before I cooked the peppers. Was so easy and...

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