Sunday, 18 December 2011

Creamy Fettuccine


Italian Vegetable Creamy Fettuccine is full of delectable broccoli and other garden treats. Try this satisfying but not overly-rich dish for a change from meaty pasta combinations.

Preparation Time:15 mins                                Cooking Time:20 mins

Serve:6



Ingredients

  • 2 tbsps olive oil
  • 3 shallot (chopped)
  • 2 large garlic cloves (chopped)
  • 1 cup whipping cream
  • 750 grms diced tomatoes (juice with italian seasonings)
  • 1 tbsp sage (dried)
  • 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper (dried)
  • 340 grms fettuccine
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese


 Method
  1. Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat.

  2.  Add shallots and garlic and sauté until beginning to soften, about 3 minutes.

  3. Add cream; simmer 5 minutes.

  4. Add tomatoes with juices, sage and crushed red pepper.

  5. Simmer until sauce thickens, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes.

  6. Meanwhile, cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite. Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid.

  7. Return pasta to same pot; add sauce. Toss over medium heat until sauce coats pasta, adding reserved cooking liquid by 1/4 cupfuls if mixture is dry.

  8. Season with salt and pepper.

  9. Transfer to bowl; sprinkle with cheese.

  10. Serve Hot

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