Fettuccine With Red Pepper And Basil Sauce

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
• 1/8 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
• salt and pepper
• 2 red bell peppers, sliced thin (about 2 cups)
• 2/3 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 lb fettuccine pasta
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil leaves
• fresh lemon juice

Recipe

• 1 add oil to a small skillet over moderately low heat; saute the garlic, onion, red pepper flakes, thyme and salt and pepper to taste until the onion is softened.
• 2 place a large pot of salted water on to boil for the pasta.
• 3 add the bell peppers and broth to the onions, cover and simmer for 10 minutes until red pepper is very soft.
• 4 add pasta to boiling water and cook until al dente; drain and return to pot.
• 5 place red pepper/onion mixture in blender and whirl until smooth; return it to the skillet; add butter, basil and lemon juice.
• 6 adjust seasoning.
• 7 pour sauce on pasta and toss to mix.