Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 sweet red pepper
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • salt
  • white pepper
  • cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 lb fettuccine pasta, fresh
  • parmesan cheese, grated

Method

  • Put water for the pasta on to boil. Cook pasta al dente.
  • Meanwhile, remove the stem and seeds from the pepper. Neatly dice the flesh.
  • Melt the butter in a large skillet or saucepan.
  • Add the pepper to the melted butter.
  • Grate the rind of the lemon into the butter.
  • Add one half of the lemon's juice, cream, and seasonings to taste, stirring gently. Keep the sauce warm until the pasta is ready, but do not let the sauce bubble.
  • Drain pasta and toss in sauce. Serve immediately, with the parmesan.