Bell pepper cream cheese pasta is a creamy and tangy dish that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The combination of sweet bell peppers, creamy cheese, and savory pasta creates a delightful flavor that is sure to please everyone at the table. This versatile dish can be made with a variety of different ingredients, making it a great way to use up leftover vegetables or pantry staples. Whether you're looking for a simple and satisfying meal or a dish to impress your guests, bell pepper cream cheese pasta is sure to be a hit.
Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!
ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH PEPPERS AND TOMATOES
This simple pasta celebrates the end-of-summer harvest and is perfect for a light lunch or supper, or as part of a buffet. Bell peppers and other sweet peppers - like Corno di Toro and many other varieties of peppers of every hue - ripen in late summer, the same time as long-awaited flavorful (and multicolored) tomatoes, making their pairing seem almost preordained.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories dinner, lunch, weekday, pastas, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Put a large pot of water over high heat and bring to a boil.
- In a low, wide salad bowl or pasta-serving bowl, combine garlic, red-wine vinegar and 3 tablespoons olive oil. Add a good pinch of salt, black pepper and red-pepper flakes.
- Add sweet peppers and cherry tomatoes, season well with salt and toss to coat with dressing. (You may do this up to an hour before cooking the pasta.)
- Salt the pasta water and cook the angel hair pasta until al dente, usually 4 to 5 minutes. Drain pasta in a colander.
- Add cooked pasta to the bowl and toss well to coat, spooning over juices from bottom of bowl and bringing plenty of tomatoes and peppers to the surface.
- Sprinkle with ricotta salata. If using bread crumbs, season with 1 teaspoon olive oil and a little salt, then sprinkle crumbs over surface.
- Garnish with whole or torn basil leaves. Serve warm or at room temperature.
CACIO E PEPE (SPAGHETTI WITH CHEESE AND PEPPER) RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: salt, spaghetti, olive oil, unsalted butter, coarsely ground black pepper, grated parmesan cheese
Provided by Kiano Moju
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta for 1 minute less than the package instructs, until al dente. Save 1 cup (240 ml) pasta water, then drain.
- Heat a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add the olive oil, butter, and pepper, and stir to combine.
- Stir in the reserved pasta water.
- Toss in the cooked pasta. Reduce the heat to low.
- Add the Parmesan and toss until the cheese is melted and the pasta is well-coated.
- Season with salt, if desired.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 431 calories, Carbohydrate 43 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 17 grams, Sugar 1 gram
BELL PEPPERS AND PASTA
This meatless entree is always a hit. In fact, I double it whenever I know I'm going to feed some big eaters, and it still disappears. -Sharon Csuhta of Wadsworth, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 22m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. In a nonstick skillet, saute onion in oil for 1-1/2 minutes. Add garlic; cook 30 seconds longer. Add the sweet peppers; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in the olives, oregano, salt and cayenne. Add water; cook and stir until mixture comes to a boil. Drain pasta and stir into skillet. Remove from the heat. Stir in cheese. Serve immediately.,
Nutrition Facts : Calories 274 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 434mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
BACON AND PEPPER PASTA
I serve this snappy combination as either a main dish or a side dish. It gets its fresh flavor and pretty color from onions, peppers and tomatoes. - Teri Lee Rasey, Cadillac, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside; reserve drippings. Saute onions and garlic in drippings for 3 minutes. Add peppers; cook and stir for 3 minutes. Stir in tomatoes; heat through. Add bacon and mix well. Serve over pasta.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 593 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 494mg sodium, Carbohydrate 102g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 23g protein.
BELL PEPPER CREAM CHEESE PASTA
This recipe comes from German chef Tim Maelzer and it is not only easy and quick to prepare, but also delicious and rather healthy, too. :) He prepares the recipe with carrots, but all we had were bell peppers, so used those. Feel free to play around with veggies and spices...
Provided by Lalaloula
Categories Vegetable
Time 20m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Prepare pasta according to package directions.
- Meanwhile heat oil in a pan. Add onion and bell pepper and sautee for 5 minutes. Add curry powder and sautee for another 5 minutes.
- Drain pasta and return to the pot.
- Stir cream cheese into veggies and add this mixture to the pasta in the pot. Season with pepper to taste and if sauce is not thin enough, add the milk.
- Serve. :).
RED BELL PEPPER CREAM SAUCE
Categories Sauce Cheese Garlic Pine Nut Bell Pepper Fall Bon Appétit
Yield Makes about 1 cup
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Char peppers over flame or in broiler until blackened on all sides. Enclose in paper bag. Let stand 10 minutes. Peel, seed and coarsely chop peppers. Transfer to processor. Add pine nuts, Parmesan, olive oil and garlic and process until peppers are finely chopped. Transfer mixture to large bowl. Stir in whipping cream. Season with salt and pepper. (Sauce can be prepared 6 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
CHEESY CHICKEN PEPPER PASTA
A pasta recipe that incorporates chicken, red peppers, and a creamy garlic cheese sauce. One of my successful kitchen experiments!
Provided by Heidi Waun
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes Pasta
Time 45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil and add chicken; saute until it begins to turn golden brown. Add red bell peppers and cook until they become limp; cover and simmer.
- In a medium saucepan over high heat, combine milk, butter, cheese and garlic; stir constantly for about 10 minutes to avoid burning. Sauce should now have a thickened sauce-like consistency; if not, add cornstarch in 1 teaspoon increments until desired consistency is reached.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
- Once the sauce is complete, combine it with the chicken and peppers mixture; add garlic powder to taste.
- Pour sauce over hot pasta; serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 654.3 calories, Carbohydrate 48.6 g, Cholesterol 122.8 mg, Fat 35.2 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 36.4 g, SaturatedFat 19.8 g, Sodium 504.2 mg, Sugar 6.6 g
FETTUCINE WITH CHICKEN AND BELL PEPPER CREAM SAUCE
Categories Milk/Cream Chicken Pasta Sauté Basil Bell Pepper Summer Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 4 first-course servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until brown on both sides, about 5 minutes. Transfer chicken to plate. Add green and red bell peppers and onion to same skillet and sauté until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and crushed red pepper to skillet and sauté 4 minutes. Add whipping cream and chicken stock. Simmer until sauce thickens slightly, about 8 minutes.
- Cut chicken into strips and add to sauce. Simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 2 minutes. Add basil and 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese to sauce, stirring to incorporate. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite. Drain and return to pot. Add sauce and toss to coat. Serve, passing additional Parmesan separately.
PASTA WITH CHICKEN AND ROASTED PEPPER CREAM SAUCE (LIGHTER)
Roasting concentrates and enhances the flavor of bell peppers.
Provided by Buitoni
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips BUITONI®
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place peppers in food processor or blender; cover. Pulse until peppers are 1/8- to 1/4-inch in size.
- Cook sauce, peppers and chicken in large, nonstick skillet over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until heated through (do not boil). Add pasta; toss well.
- Serve with cheese and chopped fresh parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 350.2 calories, Carbohydrate 43.2 g, Cholesterol 114.8 mg, Fat 10.4 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 21.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 607.3 mg, Sugar 4.5 g
EASY PASTA WITH BELL-PEPPER AND TOMATOES
This is the best way to enjoy a pasta dish with the fresh flavour of a tomato-based sauce... by making it on your own!
Provided by Anu_N
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 25m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring a pot of 1 1/2 cups of lightly salted water to a boil, add pasta, and cook for about 10-12 minutes, or until pasta is al dente; drain.
- Heat oil in a saucepan on a medium flame, add the onions and saute until soft and translucent.
- Now add the diced tomatoes and bell-pepper strips, salt, basil, oregano and saute for about 5 minutes until the bell-peppers soften a bit.
- If you like it crispier, saute only for a couple of minutes.
- Remove from heat, toss well with cooked pasta and serve hot with a sprinkling of cheddar cheese!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 235.9, Fat 4.5, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 15.5, Carbohydrate 42.6, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 6.9, Protein 7.6
Tips:
- For a creamier sauce, use full-fat cream cheese. You can also add a splash of milk or cream to thin out the sauce.
- If you don't have any bell peppers on hand, you can use other vegetables, such as broccoli, zucchini, or peas.
- To make the dish more flavorful, add a pinch of garlic powder, onion powder, or Italian seasoning.
- If you're short on time, you can use pre-cooked chicken or shrimp.
- Serve the pasta with a side of salad or bread for a complete meal.
Conclusion:
Bell pepper cream cheese pasta is a quick and easy dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken or shrimp. The creamy sauce and flavorful vegetables make this dish a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a new pasta recipe, give bell pepper cream cheese pasta a try. You won't be disappointed!
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