Imagine twirling your fork into a plate of perfectly cooked fettuccine, adorned with caramelized bell peppers and sweet onions that dance with rich, golden olive oil. This simple yet stunning Italian dish promises to transform your ordinary dinner into a restaurant-worthy experience that will have your family and friends begging for seconds. With just a few fresh ingredients and minimal cooking time, you'll create a meal that's not only delicious but also visually stunning and bursting with Mediterranean flavors.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: Italian
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 12 oz fettucine
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with water and add a generous pinch of salt. Bring the water to a rolling boil over high heat.
- Add the fettucine to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions, typically 8-10 minutes, until the pasta is al dente. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- While the pasta is cooking, prepare the vegetables. Slice the red and yellow bell peppers into thin, uniform strips. Peel and slice the onion into similar-sized strips.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is shimmering, add the sliced onions and bell peppers.
- Sauté the vegetables, stirring frequently, for 5-7 minutes until they become soft and slightly caramelized. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta cooking water before draining the fettucine. Drain the pasta in a colander.
- Add the drained fettucine directly to the skillet with the sautéed vegetables. Toss gently to combine, adding a splash of reserved pasta water if needed to help the sauce coat the pasta.
- Transfer the pasta to serving plates. Garnish generously with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
- Serve immediately while hot, offering additional Parmesan cheese at the table for guests to add to taste.
Tips
- • Always salt your pasta water generously - it should taste like the sea to properly season your pasta from within. • Reserve some pasta cooking water before draining; its starchy liquid helps create a silky sauce that clings perfectly to your noodles. • Cut your vegetables into uniform sizes to ensure even cooking and a beautiful presentation. • Don't overcook the vegetables - you want them soft and slightly caramelized, not mushy. • Use high-quality Parmesan cheese and grate it fresh for the most intense flavor. • For extra richness, consider adding a small pat of butter when tossing the pasta with vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 427kcal
Carbohydrates: 75g
Protein: 11g
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 0mg
