The other day, I was watching TV, and saw a commercial for pasta, and it looked really good, so I started my search for a new pasta recipe. I found a great one!
I went to foodnetwork.com, and went found this recipe that was featured on "Healthy Appetite with Ellie Krieger." The only thing I changed is that I used regular fettucine, instead of whole wheat (they didn't have whole wheat at the store we went to), and added a couple of grilled chicken breasts. Oh, and I left out the onion, because onions are gross. It turned out great! Honestly, I can't imagine having this without some kind of meat. The chicken was definitely a nice touch.
Fettuccine with Creamy Red Pepper-Feta Sauce
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
2 to 3 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
1 (16-ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken stock or vegetable stock
1 cup crumbled feta cheese or a 6-ounce block
1 pound whole-wheat fettuccine
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
Heat the oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onion and garlic until soft, about 10 minutes. Add roasted peppers and saute until heated through. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Place mixture in the bowl of a food processor with stock and all but 2 tablespoons of the feta. Process until combined and smooth, about 30 seconds. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water. Toss pasta with sauce, adding pasta water by the tablespoon, if needed. Sauce should cling nicely to pasta. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Divide among pasta bowls. Sprinkle with parsley and remaining feta cheese.
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