Roasted Red Pepper + Smoked Gouda Fettuccine

Makes: 6 servings                      Total time: 45 minutes

INGREDIENTS

• 6 red bell peppers, cut into quarters

• 5 cloves of garlic

• 16 ounces of fettuccine, cooked per directions on the box

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 1/2 large onion, chopped

• 2 tablespoons butter

• 3/4 cup vegetable broth

• 1/4 cup heavy cream

• 1/4 cup 1% milk

• 1/2 cup grated parmesan

• 1/2 cup grated smoked Gouda

• 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped

• Salt and pepper

Step 1: Preheat the oven to broil. Place red peppers onto a foil lined baking sheet, skin side up and place in the oven for 20 minutes, until skins begin to blacken.

Step 2: Remove from oven and place into a zip block bag for 10 minutes. Remove from bag and remove skins (they should slip off easily). Set aside.

Step 3: Heat the olive oil in a frying pan and add in chopped onion and chopped garlic. Saute until onion turns transparent. Remove from heat.

Step 4: Place roasted red peppers, onion and garlic in a food processor and blend. Add in milk and puree. Set aside.

Step 5: In a sauce pan, melt the butter and add in the vegetable broth and heavy cream.

Step 6: Add the red pepper puree, cheese and parsley to the sauce pan and stir until cheese is melted.

Step 7: Add in the pasta and stir until evenly coated with sauce. Salt and pepper to taste. Serve fresh or place in the fridge for up to a week.