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                  SPINACH PASTA WITH RED PEPPER SAUCE

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

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  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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