*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                   SPINACH PASTA WITH RED PEPPER SAUCE

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Pasta

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   6       lg           Red bell peppers
   2       T            Olive oil
   2       T            Butter
   1       md           Onion, chopped
   1                    Garlic clove, minced
   1 1/2   c            Chicken broth
                        Salt
                        Freshly ground pepper
   2       T            Chopped fresh basil
     1/2   c            Heavy cream
   1       lb           Spinach pasta, cooked

  Broil peppers until charred on all sides. Place in closed paper bag
  and let stand 10 minutes. Remove skin, seeds and membranes and chop.
  Heat oil and butter and saute onion and garlic until tender. Add
  peppers and broth and simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Transfer to
  blender container and puree. Season with salt and pepper, then add
  basil and cream. Heat gently, but do not boil. Pour over pasta.
  
  NOTE: When the budget allows, stir cooked shrimp or crabmeat into red
  pepper sauce.
 


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