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Tagliatelle in Bell Pepper Sauce

17/11/2023

Tagliatelle in bell pepper sauce is a colorful and palatable dish, perfect for those who love Mediterranean flavors. Here is how to prepare this dish:

Ingredients

  • 320 g of tagliatelle
  • 2 bell peppers (red and yellow, for a mix of colors)
  • 1 small onion
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 50 ml of white wine
  • 30 ml of cream (optional)
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
  • Grated Parmesan cheese to serve

Preparation

  1. Start by washing and cleaning the peppers. Cut them in half, remove the seeds and the white inner parts, and then slice them into strips or dice them, according to your preference.
  2. Finely chop the onion and garlic cloves. In a large skillet, sauté the onion and garlic with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil until they become translucent.
  3. Add the chopped bell peppers to the skillet and let them sauté for a few minutes. Then, deglaze with white wine, allowing it to evaporate over medium heat.
  4. Lower the flame, cover with a lid, and let the bell peppers cook for about 15-20 minutes or until they are soft. If necessary, add a bit of water to avoid them drying out too much.
  5. (Optional) If you desire a creamy sauce, add the cream and cook for another 5 minutes. Adjust with salt and pepper.
  6. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the tagliatelle until the desired doneness (al dente is always the best choice).
  7. Drain the pasta and pour it into the pan with the bell pepper sauce, mixing well to ensure the tagliatelle is combined with the sauce.
  8. Plate the tagliatelle and garnish with fresh basil leaves or chopped parsley. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese to taste and serve immediately.

Curiosity

Bell peppers are typical vegetables of Mediterranean cuisine and, besides being very versatile and tasty, are also rich in vitamin C and antioxidants. Tagliatelle, on the other hand, is an egg pasta typical of Emilia-Romagna, and by pairing them with bell peppers, a combination of North and South Italian flavors is created that enhances the tastes of both ingredients.