{"kind":"doc","doc":{"title":"Creamy Bell Pepper Alfredo Sauce","section":{"slug":"recipes","name":"Recipes"},"rkey":"1709406325649-creamy-bell-pepper-alfredo-sauce","cid":"bafkreielzzpowgl4i63psoddudjdoqqkaqqp4jv6c6q4zwd6fnxamennxi","renderKey":"bafkreielzzpowgl4i63psoddudjdoqqkaqqp4jv6c6q4zwd6fnxamennxi@2024-03-02T19:05:00Z@2026-07-29T21:20:26Z@Recipes|","href":"/recipes/1709406325649-creamy-bell-pepper-alfredo-sauce","publishedAt":"2024-03-02T19:05:00Z","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T21:20:26Z","tags":["pasta","red-bell-peppers","white-wine","parmesan","lemon","nutmeg","italian","sauce"],"description":"A creamy red pepper pasta dish with sautéed peppers, garlic, wine and cheese, brightened with lemon and finished with a hint of nutmeg.","readingMinutes":1,"markdown":"```recipe\nyield: \"2 servings (enough for 200 g pasta)\"\ntime: \"15 min active · 30 min total\"\n\ningredients:\n  - { id: red-bell-peppers, item: \"Red bell peppers\", amount: \"1 large\", note: \"sliced\" }\n  - { id: butter, item: \"Butter\", amount: \"1 tbsp\", note: \"unsalted\" }\n  - { id: garlic, item: \"Garlic\", amount: \"1–2 cloves\", note: \"minced\" }\n  - { id: black-pepper, item: \"Black pepper\", amount: \"to taste\", note: \"freshly ground\" }\n  - { id: white-wine, item: \"White wine\", amount: \"⅛ cup\" }\n  - { id: heavy-cream, item: \"Heavy cream\", amount: \"½ cup\" }\n  - { id: nutmeg, item: \"Nutmeg\", amount: \"⅛ tsp\", note: \"grated\" }\n  - { id: parmesan-cheese, item: \"Parmesan cheese\", amount: \"¼ cup\", note: \"grated\" }\n  - { id: lemon, item: \"Lemon\", amount: \"½\", note: \"zest and juice\" }\n  - { id: salt, item: \"Salt\", amount: \"to taste\" }\n  - { id: pasta, item: \"Pasta\", amount: \"200g\", note: \"cooked al dente\" }\n\nsteps:\n  - id: s1\n    in: [red-bell-peppers, butter, garlic, black-pepper]\n    do: \"melt butter over medium\"\n    for: \"2 min\"\n    detail: \"In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add the sliced red bell peppers and minced garlic, and sauté until the peppers are soft.\"\n  - id: s2\n    in: [s1, white-wine]\n    do: \"deglaze the skillet\"\n    for: \"8–10 min\"\n    detail: \"Deglaze the skillet with white wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.\"\n  - id: s3\n    in: [s2, heavy-cream, nutmeg]\n    do: \"reduce heat to low\"\n    detail: \"Reduce heat to low and add the heavy cream and grated nutmeg, stirring well.\"\n  - id: s4\n    in: [s3, parmesan-cheese]\n    do: \"stir in the grated\"\n    for: \"5 min\"\n    detail: \"Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is smooth.\"\n  - id: s5\n    in: [s4, lemon, salt]\n    do: \"add the lemon zest\"\n    detail: \"Add the lemon zest and juice, then season with salt and black pepper to taste.\"\n  - id: s6\n    in: [s5, pasta]\n    do: \"serve over cooked pasta\"\n    detail: \"Serve over cooked pasta, garnished with additional Parmesan if desired.\"\n```\n","media":{},"series":{},"related":[{"title":"Pizza Sauce","href":"/recipes/1710031949965-pizza-sauce","section":"recipes","description":"Simple 3-ingredient pizza sauce: blend drained canned tomatoes with olive oil and salt until smooth. Use immediately or refrigerate.","publishedAt":"2024-03-09T16:52:00Z"},{"title":"Brandy Peppercorn Sauce (two ways)","href":"/recipes/1766509866956-brandy-peppercorn-sauce-two-ways","section":"recipes","description":"Versatile peppercorn sauce recipe with classic and dairy-free/wheat-free options. Rich, creamy base with brandy and crushed peppercorns.","publishedAt":"2025-12-23T09:11:00Z"},{"title":"Eggplant Parmesan","href":"/recipes/1753717869129-eggplant-parmesan","section":"recipes","description":"Crispy panko-crusted eggplant topped with melted mozzarella, served over a vibrant blistered cherry tomato sauce.","publishedAt":"2025-07-28T08:51:00Z"},{"title":"Thunderbolt Sub","href":"/recipes/1751951070010-thunderbolt-sub","section":"recipes","description":"First attempt at cloning the Thunderbolt Italian Sub.","publishedAt":"2025-07-07T22:04:00Z"},{"title":"Madison Park Smash","href":"/recipes/1710776965449-madison-park-smash","section":"recipes","description":"A refreshing cognac punch with Royal Combier, fresh lemon, and mint. Features a whip shake technique and crushed ice topped with bitters.","publishedAt":"2024-03-18T08:49:00Z"},{"title":"Irish Maid","href":"/recipes/1710565492602-irish-maid","section":"recipes","description":"A refreshing cocktail with Irish whiskey, elderflower liqueur, balanced by lemon juice and cucumber for a bright, garden-inspired flavor.","publishedAt":"2024-03-15T22:04:00Z"}],"prev":{"title":"Bermuda Hundred","href":"/recipes/1709064533452-bermuda-hundred"},"next":{"title":"Neopolitan Pizza Dough","href":"/recipes/1710031406664-pizza-dough"}}}