Spicy Paneer Fettuccine
A creamy and spicy Italian dish featuring paneer cheese, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- ●8 oz paneer
- ●1 tsp spicy red pepper flakes
- ●3 cloves garlicminced
- ●1 medium onionchopped
- ●12 oz fettuccine pasta
- ●1 cup heavy cream
- ●1 cup grated Parmesan cheeseplus extra for serving
- ●2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the fettuccine pasta according to package instructions.
- 2
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- 3
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- 4
Add the chopped onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
- 5
Add the spicy red pepper flakes and cook for 1 minute.
- 6
Add the paneer and cook for 2-3 minutes until lightly browned.
- 7
Stir in the heavy cream and bring the mixture to a simmer.
- 8
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- 9
Add the cooked fettuccine pasta to the skillet and toss with the sauce until well coated.
- 10
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 11
Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese and extra spicy red pepper flakes if desired.