Creamy Pepper Pasta

Name: Creamy Pepper Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 31 min
Total time: 46 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Contemporary
Ingredients: 500 g Pasta; 25 g Butter; 1 medium Onion; 1 clove Garlic (crushed); 1 tsp Salt; 1 tbsp Tomato paste; 1 tsp Basaar spice; 2 tsp Black pepper; 1 kg Chicken thigh (cubed); 1 medium Red bell pepper (sliced long); 1 medium Green bell pepper (sliced long); 1 medium Yellow bell pepper (sliced long); 350 ml Double cream; 30 g Cheddar cheese; 20 g Mozzarella cheese

This Creamy Pepper Pasta is a rich and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken thigh, a trio of colorful bell peppers, and a luscious cream and cheese sauce, all tossed with pasta. Seasoned with a hint of basaar spice and black pepper, it's a comforting meal perfect for a family dinner. The recipe is quick to prepare, making it ideal for a weeknight indulgence.

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Recipe Information

15m

Prep Time

31m

Cook Time

46m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

Contemporary

English

Nutrition (per serving)

1200

Calories

80g

Protein

90g

Carbs

70g

Fat

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Ingredients

Servings: 4

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Instructions

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Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
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Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
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Ensure the water is generously salted for flavor.
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Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the cubed chicken thigh and cook until browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes. Remove chicken from the pan and set aside.
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Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the cubed chicken thigh and cook until browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes. Remove chicken from the pan and set aside.
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Do not overcrowd the pan; cook chicken in batches if necessary to ensure even browning.
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In the same pan, add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Then add the crushed garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
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In the same pan, add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Then add the crushed garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
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Scrape up any browned bits from the chicken to add extra flavor to the onions.
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Add the sliced red, green, and yellow bell peppers to the pan and cook for 5-7 minutes until slightly tender-crisp. Stir in the tomato paste, basaar spice, salt, and black pepper, cooking for 1 minute to toast the spices.
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Add the sliced red, green, and yellow bell peppers to the pan and cook for 5-7 minutes until slightly tender-crisp. Stir in the tomato paste, basaar spice, salt, and black pepper, cooking for 1 minute to toast the spices.
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Adjust spice levels to your preference. A little more basaar can add a deeper flavor.
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Pour in the double cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Add the cooked chicken back into the pan. Stir in the cheddar and mozzarella cheeses until melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of reserved pasta water.
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Pour in the double cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Add the cooked chicken back into the pan. Stir in the cheddar and mozzarella cheeses until melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of reserved pasta water.
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Keep the heat low when adding cheese to prevent it from clumping or separating.
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Add the drained cooked pasta to the creamy pepper sauce and toss until well combined, ensuring every strand is coated.
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Add the drained cooked pasta to the creamy pepper sauce and toss until well combined, ensuring every strand is coated.
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Adding a little pasta water can help the sauce adhere better to the pasta.
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Serve immediately, garnished with fresh herbs if desired. Enjoy your delicious creamy pepper pasta!
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Serve immediately, garnished with fresh herbs if desired. Enjoy your delicious creamy pepper pasta!
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A sprinkle of fresh parsley or cilantro would complement the flavors nicely.