Lunch: Fettuccine with Beef and Peppers

Flat noodles cradle a satisfying partnership of ground beef and peppers in a pesto-enriched sauce.

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

Instructions

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

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