Fettuccine with Peppers

Name: Fettuccine with Peppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Egg fettuccine pasta 14.1 oz; Red peppers 2 &frac13; cups; Yellow peppers 0.8 lb; Onions 3.5 oz; Fresh liquid cream 1.1 cups; Parsley 1 tuft; Fine salt to taste; Black pepper to taste; Extra virgin olive oil to taste

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Vegetarian

Difficulty: Very easy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Serving: 4
Cost: Low

PRESENTATION

Fettuccine with bell peppers—really colorful stuff—brings a burst of color and flavor, especially in the summer months in Central Italy when peppers are at their sweetest. This fettuccine bell pepper recipe is all about that vibrant mix of red and yellow peppers. I mean, they become tender and juicy as they cook, blending perfectly with the pasta. People in Italy often choose rough egg fettuccine—holds the sauce great—but feel free to use spaghetti or a short, ridged pasta if that's what you have. Flexibility, you know? Perfect for anything from a last-minute dinner to a relaxed lunch with friends.

While it nods to classics like fettuccine Alfredo or alla papalina, this dish keeps it lighter, letting the peppers really really shine. Some folks like to add a splash of cream or a sprinkle of cheese for extra creaminess, while others prefer to keep it simple with just peppers and olive oil. Either way, this pasta with bell peppers always looks colorful on the plate. And the flavors? Fresh and a bit tangy thanks to the peppers.

In Central Italy, it is common to grab the best peppers from the market, but you might see variations with green or even roasted peppers. Shows how regional tastes mix things up—pretty much. Pair this dish with a crisp white wine or just a refreshing drink of your choice, and you'll have a meal that feels both casual and special. The beauty of this fettuccine with bell peppers is how it showcases the seasonality of Italian cooking—simple, fresh, and all about enjoying what's good right now. Seriously good.

It's one of those bell pepper pasta dishes that's just as fitting for a backyard gathering as it is for a quiet night in. Everyone can dig in and make it their own, which is great. Whether it's served at a bustling dinner or a cozy meal at home, this pasta offers a taste of Italian summer that’s hard to resist.

How to prepare Fettuccine with Peppers

To prepare fettuccine with peppers, first chop the onion 1, then clean the peppers: remove the cap 2, remove the core with the stem, seeds, and white ribs 3.

Then cut the peppers into sticks 4 and chop the parsley 5. Heat a pan on the stove with a swirl of oil 6.

Add the onion and let it soften 7. When it is well softened, add the peppers and cook over medium heat for 10-15 minutes 8. Season with salt, pour in the cream 9, and finish cooking the sauce over low heat.

Put a pot with plenty of salted water on the stove 10 where you will cook the fettuccine al dente 11. As soon as the fettuccine are almost cooked, drain them and stir directly in the pan with the vegetable sauce 12.