Fettuccine Ai Peperoni Gialli
(Fettuccine with yellow peppers)

Fettuccine Ai Peperoni Gialli for a great taste of Italy

Fettuccine ai Peperoni Gialli pasta dish recipe should be tried just for its great flavour. Fettuccine ai peperoni Gialli is a very simple Italian pasta dish to prepare. Fettuccine ai peperoni Gialli needs to be made with yellow bell peppers. If you enjoy Fettuccine with yellow peppers then why not try these other fettuccine recipes; Fettuccine Alfredo, Fettuccine al Gorgonzola, Fettuccine ai Funghi Porcini.

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

2 yellow bell peppers (large)
3 tomatoes (peeled, cubed)
1 tbsp capers
1/3 cup basil (freshly chopped)
1/2 tsp fennel seeds
1/2 cup smoked Pecorino cheese (diced)
1/2 cup olive oil (extra virgin)
salt
freshly ground pepper
1/2 lb fettuccine pasta

Method:

1. Turn on the grill to a medium heatl.

2. Put an aluminium foil over the grill pan.

3. Place the yellow peppers on the foil.

4. Grill the peppers.

5. Turn occasionally, until the skin has blackened all over.

6. Place the peppers in a brown paper bag.

7. Close the bag securely and let the peppers rest for 5 minutes.

8. Remove the peppers.

9. Allow to cool.

10. Remove the stem ends, seeds, and any white membrane.

11. Cut the peppers into thin strips.

12. Put the strips of peppers into a large bowl.

13. Add the tomatoes.

14. Add the capers.

15. Add the basil.

16. Add the fennel.

17. Add the Pecorino cheese.

18. Add the olive oil.

19. Season with salt and pepper.

20. Toss the ingredients well.

21. Set aside.

22. Bring a large sauce of water to the boil.

23. Add the salt.

24. Put the fettuccine into the water.

25. Cook until 'al dente', stirring often.

26. Drain the pasta.

27. Add the pasta to the sauce in the bowl and toss.

28. Season to taste.

29. Serve the Fettuccine ai Peperoni Gialli hot.

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