Farfalle with Bell Pepper Cream

The recipe for farfalle with bell pepper cream is a colorful and tasty dish, perfect for those who love the sweet and slightly smoky flavors of bell peppers. Here’s how to prepare them:

Ingredients

• Farfalle (quantity depends on the number of people)
• 2 red bell peppers
• 1 yellow bell pepper
• 1 small onion
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 100 ml of cooking cream
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh basil (optional)
• Grated Parmesan cheese for garnish

Preparation

1. Wash and clean the bell peppers, removing the seeds and internal filaments, then cut them into pieces.
2. Peel and finely chop the onion and garlic.
3. In a large frying pan, sauté the onion and garlic with a drizzle of oil until they become transparent.
4. Add the bell peppers and let them cook over medium heat, covered, until they soften.
5. Once cooked, transfer the bell peppers to a mixer or use an immersion blender to puree them.
6. Return the bell pepper cream to the pan, adjust with salt and pepper, and stir in the cream. Let it flavor for a few minutes.
7. Meanwhile, bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the farfalle until al dente.
8. Drain the pasta and pour it into the pan with the bell pepper cream, mixing well to combine.
9. Serve the farfalle with bell pepper cream hot, garnished with chopped fresh basil and grated Parmesan cheese to taste.

The beauty of this dish is that you can enrich it with additions such as capers or Taggiasca olives for a more Mediterranean touch, or with croutons to add a bit of crunch. Enjoy your meal!