Ingredients

1 tbsp. olive oil

1 onion sliced thinly

2 cloves garlic, minced

pinch hot red pepper flakes

1 each green and sweet red pepper, seeded and cut into thin strips

1-28 tin plum tomatoes, drained, broken up

salt and pepper to taste

3/4 lb fresh fettuccine

14 c fresh basil or chopped parsley

freshly grated Parmesan cheese (opt)

Preparation

Heat oil in a non-stick skillet. Add onion, garlic and hot pepper flakes. Cook on low heat for 5-8 minutes - until fragrant and tender.

Add chicken and cook just until lightly browned on all sides.

Add peppers and cook for 5 minutes, just until peppers begin to wilt.

Add tomatoes, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer gently for 5-8 minutes. Taste, adjust seasonings if necessary. Sprinkle with cheese if desired.