Habanero Pepper Cream Pasta

Name: Habanero Pepper Cream Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) package cavatappi pasta; 1 teaspoon butter; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1 medium 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

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If you're looking for an entrée full of piquant flavor, try this quick and easy pasta dish topped with a spicy cream sauce made with habanero peppers, garlic, and shallots. You can add sautéed chicken or shrimp if desired.

Recipe by Stefanie Magee Magnuson

Updated on October 18, 2022

10

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

4

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Ingredients

1 (8 ounce) package cavatappi pasta
1 teaspoon butter
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 medium 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

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes.
While the pasta is cooking, melt butter with olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add shallot, garlic, and habanero pepper; cook and stir until lightly browned and fragrant, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat.
Bring cream to a simmer in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in shallot mixture and tomato, then mix in flour and black pepper. Simmer until thickened, 5 to 8 minutes. Stir in Parmesan cheese. Remove from the heat and let sit until pasta is finished.
Drain pasta. Serve pasta on plates and ladle sauce over top.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

755	Calories
53g	Fat
54g	Carbs
19g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 755
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 53g	68%
Saturated Fat 32g	160%
Cholesterol 183mg	61%
Sodium 365mg	16%
Total Carbohydrate 54g	19%
Dietary Fiber 3g	10%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 19g
Vitamin C 8mg	41%
Calcium 324mg	25%
Iron 3mg	15%
Potassium 364mg	8%

* 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.