Fettuccine with Creamy Red Pepper-Feta Sauce
by William Fry
Vegetarian Easy prep15 mins total time50 mins servings6 ⨯ 1 cup calories470 addedMarch 2020
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 – 4 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
- 2 cups red peppers, chopped
- 1 tomato, chopped
- (optional) 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
- ½ cup low-sodium chicken stock
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 pound whole-wheat fettuccine
- salt
- black pepper, freshly ground
- Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves, chopped
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Coat the bottom of a glass pan with olive oil and add chopped onion, garlic, red peppers and tomato. Roast for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from oven and cool slightly.
- Place vegetables in a food processor along with basil, chicken stock and 2 tablespoons of feta. Process until smooth, about 30 seconds.
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving ½ cup pasta water.
- Toss pasta with sauce, adding pasta water by the tablespoon, if needed. Sauce should cling nicely to pasta. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Divide among pasta bowls. Sprinkle with parsley and remaining feta cheese.
Nutrition
calories470 total fat10g saturated fat4.5g total carbohydrates73g dietary fiber10g protein18g sodium1050mg