Fettuccine with Sweet Pepper-Cayenne Sauce

Name: Fettuccine with Sweet Pepper-Cayenne Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 12 ounces dry fettuccine pasta; 2 red bell peppers, julienned; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 0.75 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 cup reduced fat sour cream; 0.75 cup chicken broth; 0.75 cup grated Parmesan cheese; salt and pepper to taste

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

Recipe by Julieliz

Updated on July 14, 2022

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Prep Time:

5 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

15 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 servings

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Ingredients

12 ounces dry fettuccine pasta
2 red bell peppers, julienned
3 cloves garlic, minced
¾ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup reduced fat sour cream
¾ cup chicken broth
¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
salt and pepper to taste

Directions

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.
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.
Stir in sour cream and broth; simmer uncovered for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in cheese.
Toss hot pasta with sauce and season with salt and pepper to taste; serve.

Tips

Please note that the magazine version of this recipe reduces the chicken broth amount an includes fresh basil as a garnish.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

475	Calories
14g	Fat
69g	Carbs
20g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 475
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g	18%
Saturated Fat 8g	38%
Cholesterol 37mg	12%
Sodium 403mg	18%
Total Carbohydrate 69g	25%
Dietary Fiber 4g	15%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 20g
Vitamin C 98mg	490%
Calcium 258mg	20%
Iron 3mg	17%
Potassium 414mg	9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.