Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients
Ingredient | Amount / Weight | Note |
---|---|---|
Red bell peppers | 2 large | sliced |
Butter | 2 tbsp | unsalted |
Garlic | 3 cloves | minced |
White wine | 1/4 cup | |
Heavy cream | 1 cup | |
Parmesan cheese | 1/2 cup | grated |
Lemon | 1 | zest and juice |
Nutmeg | 1/4 tsp | grated |
Salt | to taste | |
Black pepper | to taste | freshly ground |
Pasta | 400g | cooked al dente |
Steps
- 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.
- Deglaze the skillet with white wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Reduce heat to low and add the heavy cream and grated nutmeg, stirring well.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Add the lemon zest and juice, then season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve over cooked pasta, garnished with additional Parmesan if desired.