Pasta With Chicken And Roasted Pepper Cream Sauce Lighter Recipes

PASTA WITH CHICKEN AND ROASTED RED PEPPER CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook pasta and drain.
• Use a food processor or blender to chop red peppers to 1/4 inch in size.
• In a large skillet, heat alfredo sauce, red peppers, and chicken over medium-low heat.
• Do not allow sauce to boil; you're just trying to heat it through.
• Add pasta to sauce mixture and mix well.
• (Optional) Serve with parmesan cheese.

ROASTED RED PEPPER CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat broiler. Lightly coat the red peppers with olive oil. Grill peppers under the broiler until the skin is blackened, and the flesh has softened slightly. Place peppers in a paper bag or resealable plastic bag to cool for approximately 45 minutes.
• Remove the seeds and skin from the peppers (the skin should come off the peppers easily now). Cut peppers into small pieces.
• In a skillet, cook and stir the garlic, basil, and red peppers in 3 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat. Cook for 10 minutes, so that the flavors mix.
• Place mixture in blender (careful it is hot), and puree to desired consistency. Return puree to skillet, and reheat to a boil. Stir in the half-and-half and the Romano cheese; cook and stir until the cheese melts. Add the butter, and stir until melted. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for 5 minutes.