Fettuccine with Beef and Peppers

By melanieroe

Prep Time: 20 Min

NUTRITION INFORMATION:
1 1/2 Cups: Calories 560 (Calories from Fat 280); Total Fat 31g (Saturated Fat 10g); Cholesterol 150mg; Sodium 510mg; Total Carbohydrate 40g (Dietary Fiber 2g, Sugars 5g); Protein 31g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 30%; Vitamin C 60%; Calcium 10%; Iron 25% Exchanges: 2 1/2 Starch; 3 1/2 Medium-Fat Meat; 2 1/2 Fat
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Ingredients

• 1 (9-oz.) pkg. refrigerated fettuccine
• 1 lb. lean ground beef
• 1 green bell pepper, cut into thin bite-sized strips
• 1 red bell pepper, cut into thin bite-sized strips
• 1/2 cup half-and-half
• 1/3 cup purchased pesto
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• Side: red lobster biscuits

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from pillsbury.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Cook fettuccine to desired doneness as directed on package. Drain; cover to keep warm.
2. Meanwhile, brown ground beef in large skillet over medium-high heat until thoroughly cooked, stirring frequently. Drain.
3. Add bell peppers; cook and stir 4 to 6 minutes or until peppers are crisp-tender.
4. Add half-and-half, pesto, salt, pepper and cooked fettuccine. Reduce heat to medium; cook and stir 3 to 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring occasionally.