Description
Indulge in the velvety richness of Creamy Red Pepper Alfredo Pasta, a delightful dish that combines sweet roasted red peppers with luscious cream and Parmesan cheese. Easy to prepare, this pasta is perfect for cozy dinners or impressing guests. With every bite, you’ll experience a comforting blend of flavors that brings joy to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup roasted red peppers (jarred or homemade)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook fettuccine in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1-2 minutes).
- Blend roasted red peppers with heavy cream until smooth, then pour into the skillet with garlic. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Stir in freshly grated Parmesan until melted; season with salt and pepper.
- Add cooked pasta to the sauce, tossing until well-coated. Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 512
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 254mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 73mg