LEMON AND RED PEPPER PASTA

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Bright colors and flavors highlight this quick elegant dish. Serve with a green salad and a dry white wine for a light summer dinner, or use as a side dish. From Eating In, by Betty Fussell.

Provided by realbirdlady

Categories     European

Time 15m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons butter
1 sweet red pepper
1 lemon
1 cup heavy cream
salt
white pepper
cayenne pepper
1/2 lb fettuccine pasta, fresh
parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Put water for the pasta on to boil. Cook pasta al dente.
  • Meanwhile, remove the stem and seeds from the pepper. Neatly dice the flesh.
  • Melt the butter in a large skillet or saucepan.
  • Add the pepper to the melted butter.
  • Grate the rind of the lemon into the butter.
  • Add one half of the lemon's juice, cream, and seasonings to taste, stirring gently. Keep the sauce warm until the pasta is ready, but do not let the sauce bubble.
  • Drain pasta and toss in sauce. Serve immediately, with the parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 865.8, Fat 58.5, SaturatedFat 35.1, Cholesterol 276.5, Sodium 159.4, Carbohydrate 74.9, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 2.6, Protein 16.6

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