Inspired by Cheesecake Factory Spicy Chipotle Pasta
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Recipe type: Entree
Cuisine: American
 
This is a vegetarian version of the Chipotle Pasta from Cheesecake Factory
Ingredients
  • 2 tbs olive oil
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 med yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 2 - 3 tbs chipotle pepper sauce from canned adobe peppers
  • ¼ cup honey or less if you want it spicier
  • ½ cup frozen peas
  • ½ cup chopped spinach
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 pound penne pasta
Instructions
  1. Prepare pasta according to instructions.
  2. Chop the bell pepper, onion and garlic finely.
  3. In a saucepan, heat a bit of olive oil over medium heat.
  4. Sauté the chopped pepper and onion until they become translucent and fragrant then add garlic and sauté for another minute.
  5. Add heavy cream, chipotle and honey to the pan. Cook for about 2 minutes.
  6. Add spinach until wilted and peas are cooked through. Season with salt and pepper.
  7. Put penne in sauce with 2 large spoons of pasta water and combine.
  8. Serve hot
Recipe by The Girl That Made It All at https://thegirlthatmadeitall.com/recipe/copycat-cheesecake-factory-spicy-chipotle-pasta/