Fettuccine in Creamy Red Pepper–Cayenne Sauce
Fettuccine is coated in a creamy sauce made from sweet red bell peppers, garlic, sour cream, and chicken broth, with cayenne adding a warm, spicy edge. Grated Parmesan brings a nutty, cheesy finish, making this a comforting pasta dinner for a weeknight meal.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Fettuccine in Creamy Red Pepper–Cayenne Sauce, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 16 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 54 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 18
- Heart Health
- 65
- Metabolic
- 32
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 41
- Performance
- 37
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
- 2
Spray cooking oil into a large skillet, then sauté red bell peppers, garlic, and cayenne pepper over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes.
- 3
Stir in sour cream and broth; simmer uncovered for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in cheese.
- 4
Toss hot pasta with sauce and season with salt and pepper to taste; serve.
- Calories 569.56 kcal High 28%
- Protein 30.97 g Good Source 62%
- Carbohydrate 71.9 g 26%
- Total Fat 17.42 g High 22%
- Saturated Fat 8.94 g High 45%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 59.31 mg Moderate 20%
- Sodium 571.57 mg High 25%
- Dietary Fiber 3.81 g Moderate 14%
- Total Sugars 6.34 g --
- Added Sugars 0.03 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 568.54 mg Good Source 44%
- Iron 3.19 mg Moderate 18%
- Potassium 437.82 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 118.19 mcg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin C 96.99 mg Good Source 108%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Fettuccine in Creamy Red Pepper Cayenne Sauce is made with 13 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 15 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Chicken Broth, and Fettuccine Pasta. Each serving provides about 569.56 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Fettuccine in Creamy Red Pepper–Cayenne Sauce made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Chicken Broth, Fettuccine Pasta, Garlic. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Fettuccine in Creamy Red Pepper–Cayenne Sauce?
- About 15 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 569.56 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Fettuccine in Creamy Red Pepper–Cayenne Sauce easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Fettuccine in Creamy Red Pepper–Cayenne Sauce healthy?
- Fettuccine in Creamy Red Pepper–Cayenne Sauce has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 569.56 calories and 30.97 g of protein, or 62% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 571.57 mg (25% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 8.94 g (45% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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