Description
This subtly spicy creamy pasta with bell peppers is melt-in-your-mouth good! It is so simple to make and complements chicken or shrimp really well.
Ingredients
- 12 oz Bowtie Pasta, cooked
- 2 tbsp Butter, melted
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 1/2 cup Half n’ Half
- 1 cup Chicken Broth/Stock or veggie stock
- 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 1.5 tbsp Corn starch
- 1.5 tbsp Cajun Seasoning
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/2 tsp Red pepper flakes
- Salt & Pepper to taste
- 1 tsp Dried Italian Seasoning
- 1 Bell pepper (not green), finely chopped
- 4 Garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 Red onion, finely chopped
- Parsley for garnish, chopped
- Freshly grated parmesan cheese, for topping
Instructions
1. In a pot, add the heavy cream, stock, and starch along with the seasonings and parmesan cheese. Mix together well while cold. Then bring this to a light boil then simmer.
2. In a pan, add the butter with the garlic, onions, and bell peppers and cook for 3-5 minutes until slightly tender and lightly browned.
3. Mix the veggie mixture into the pasta sauce and allow to cook together on medium high heat for 3-5 minutes. Sauce should be slightly thickened at this point.
4. Add the cooked bowtie pasta that has been drained to the pasta sauce and mix together. Plate this creamy pasta and garnish with some chopped parsley. Enjoy as is or with chicken or shrimp!
Notes
For a protein boost, serve this pasta with grilled chicken or sautéed shrimp.
Adjust the level of Cajun seasoning and red pepper flakes to control the spice level to your preference.
This dish reheats well and makes for great leftovers.