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Fettucine with Yellow Peppers (Fettucine ai Peperoni Gialli)

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Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

2 large yellow bell peppers
3 fresh tomatoes, peeled and cubed
1 tablespoon capers
1/3 cup freshly chopped basil
1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
1/2 cup diced smoked pecorino cheese
1/2 cup olive oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 pound fettucine

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Heat the broiler. Broil the peppers on a piece of aluminum foil on rack about 5 inches from the heat source, turning occasionally, until the skin has blackened all over.

    Step 2

    Place the peppers in a brown paper bag. Close the bag securely and let the peppers rest for 5 minutes.

    Step 3

    Remove the peppers. When cool enough to handle, remove the stem ends, seeds, and any white membrane. Cut the peppers into thin strips and put into a large bowl. Add the tomatoes, capers, basil, fennel, pecorino, and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and toss. Set aside.

    Step 4

    Bring 4 quarts of water to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon of salt. Stir in the fettucine and cook until al dente, stirring often.

    Step 5

    Drain the pasta, reserving 1 cup of hot pasta water. Add the pasta to the sauce in the bowl and toss, adding a little hot pasta water if necessary. Taste for seasoning. Serve hot.

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