Ingredients

  • 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 large red bell pepper, cut into strips
  • 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 4 tablespoons flour
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup dry sherry
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups cooked chicken
  • 2 tablespoons light cream
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Method

  • Preheat oven to 375.
  • Cook pasta in boiling water 8-10 minutes and drain well. (pasta will still be quite firm).
  • Heat butter in skillet and sautee onion, garlic, bell pepper and mushrooms until tender.
  • Add flour and cook for 1 minute.
  • Add sherry, broth, salt and pepper and bring to a boil.
  • Stirring constantly, cook 2-3 minutes.
  • Mix together pasta, chicken, cream and vegetable sauce.
  • Pour into a shallow casserole dish and top with cheese.
  • Bake 30 minutes or until browned and bubbly.