Fettuccine with Figs & Goat Cheese

Ingredients

• 2 cups dried Calimyrna figs (8 ounces)
• 1-1/2 cups chicken broth
• 3/4 cup dry red wine
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 1 red bell pepper, cut inot 1/2-inch squares
• 10 ounces fettuccine
• 6 ounces soft goat cheese, crumbled
• 2 tbsp snipped chives or green onion ends