Chat-a-Peppino Pasta

Ingredients

• •1 pound Pappardelle or fettuccine pasta
• •1 cup Heavy cream
• •2 large, sliced Bell peppers (red and yellow)
• •4, minced Garlic cloves
• •3 tablespoons Butter
• •¾ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• •¼ cup, chopped Fresh basil
• •to taste Salt and black pepper
• •2 tablespoons Olive oil
• •pinch Red pepper flakes

Instructions

1. 1Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil and cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente.
2. 2While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
3. 3Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about one minute until fragrant.
4. 4Add the sliced bell peppers to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften.
5. 5Pour the heavy cream into the skillet and stir well to combine with the peppers and garlic.
6. 6Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer the sauce for 3-4 minutes until it thickens slightly.
7. 7Drain the cooked pasta and add it directly to the cream sauce, tossing gently to coat.
8. 8Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce becomes creamy and cohesive.
9. 9Add the fresh basil, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes, then toss everything together one final time.
10. 10Divide the pasta among serving bowls and garnish with extra Parmesan cheese and basil if desired.