Red Pepper Pesto Pasta
Serves: 3
Kendrick Gleason
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
58
Spice
47
Sweetness
40
Sourness
38
mins
Prep time (avg)
4.4
Difficulty
Ingredients:
450 g
Penne Pasta2 bunches
Basil Leaves (fresh)1 cup
Roasted Red Pepper3 cup
Grated Parmesan Cheese1 cup
Olive Oil1
SaltDirections:
1
Bring a large pot with lightly-salted water to a boil
2
Stir the penne into the water and return to a boil
3
Cook until the pasta is mostly tender but still firm to the bite, about 11 minutes; drain
4
Transfer the drained pasta to a large bowl
5
Place the basil, red pepper, and Parmesan cheese in the bowl of a food processor; stream the olive oil into the mixture as it blends until smooth
6
Season with salt and pepper
7
Drizzle the sauce over the cooked pasta and toss to coat