Habanero Pepper Cream Pasta recipe

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Ingredients

1 (8 ounce) package cavatappi pasta
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 teaspoon butter
1 shallot, chopped
2 cloves garlic, diced
1 dried habanero pepper, chopped
2 cups heavy cream
1 large tomato, diced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Nutrition Info

755.4 calories
carbohydrate: 53.6 g
cholesterol: 183.3 mg
fat: 52.9 g
fiber: 2.7 g
protein: 19 g
saturatedFat: 31.9 g
servingSize: -
sodium: 365.4 mg
sugar: 4.3 g
transFat: : -
unsaturatedFat: : -

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente, drain.

  2. Melt butter with olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add shallots, garlic and habanero pepper, and cook until lightly browned. Pour cream into a saucepan, and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Stir in the ingredients from the skillet, along with the tomato. Mix in the flour and black pepper, and simmer until thickened, 5 to 8 minutes. Stir in Parmesan cheese, and remove from heat. Allow sauce to cool for a few minutes before serving over pasta.

Recipe Yield

4 servings

Recipe Note

This is a wonderfully spicy cream pasta with a hint of garlic and shallots. You also can add sauteed chicken or shrimp. Very easy and quick sauce to make if you are looking for a spicy entree.

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