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.