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Fettuccine with Pesto and Roasted Red Peppers

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Just serve any of these dishes with a salad and some bread and you've got an easy, complete meal. You can find good-quality prepared pesto in the refrigerator section of your supermarket.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    2 servings; can be doubled or tripled

Ingredients

8 ounces fettuccine
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 7-ounce jar roasted bell peppers, drained, rinsed, sliced
1/2 cup prepared pesto sauce
Salt and freshly ground pepper
Freshly grated Romano or parmesan cheese

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Cook fettuccine in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally.

    Step 2

    Meanwhile, heat oil in heavy small skillet over medium-low heat. Add peppers and stir until heated through.

    Step 3

    Drain fettuccine well. Return to pot. Mix in peppers and pesto. Season with salt and pepper. Serve, passing cheese.

TagsItalianEuropeanPastaQuick & EasyBasilHerbs & SpicesBon Appétit
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