Creamy Bell Pepper Alfredo Sauce

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Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients

IngredientAmount / WeightNote
Red bell peppers2 largesliced
Butter2 tbspunsalted
Garlic3 clovesminced
White wine1/4 cup
Heavy cream1 cup
Parmesan cheese1/2 cupgrated
Lemon1zest and juice
Nutmeg1/4 tspgrated
Saltto taste
Black pepperto tastefreshly ground
Pasta400gcooked al dente

Steps

  1. 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.
  2. Deglaze the skillet with white wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  3. Reduce heat to low and add the heavy cream and grated nutmeg, stirring well.
  4. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is smooth.
  5. Add the lemon zest and juice, then season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  6. Serve over cooked pasta, garnished with additional Parmesan if desired.