Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities

Recipe of the day: Fettuccine with Sweet Pepper-Cayenne Sauce

"Very flavorful and spicy. You'll never know it's a healthy dish. You can also add some cut up grilled chicken - wonderful!"

INGREDIENTS

12 ounces dry fettuccine pasta

2 red bell peppers, julienned

3 cloves garlic, minced

3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 cup reduced fat sour cream

3/4 cup chicken broth

3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.

2 Meanwhile, spray cooking oil in a large skillet and saute red bell peppers, garlic and cayenne pepper over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes.

3 Stir in sour cream and broth; simmer uncovered for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in cheese.

4 Toss hot pasta with sauce and season with salt and pepper to taste; serve.

Source: allrecipes.com