Red Pepper Pesto Pasta

5 Reviews

Prep: 5 min
Cook: 15 min
Ready In: 20 min

“This is a flavorful pesto dish that I have created.” - by luke

Ingredients

1 pound penne pasta
2 bunches fresh basil leaves
1 cup roasted red pepper
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup olive oil
salt and pepper to taste

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Original recipe yields 6 servings

Directions

Bring a large pot with lightly-salted water to a boil. Stir the penne into the water and return to a boil. Cook until the pasta is mostly tender but still firm to the bite, about 11 minutes; drain. Transfer the drained pasta to a large bowl.
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. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle the sauce over the cooked pasta and toss to coat.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (6 total)

Calories
678 cal
34%

Fat
41 g
63%

Carbs
61.4 g
20%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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panhandler

Jun. 1, 2010

"I skipped the pasta entirely,omitted the basil,doubled the red pepper and reduced the oil by half. It made a wonderful smoky spread for brushetta!..." See more"

callahan142

Sep. 24, 2010

"I didn't like it that much when i had followed the recipe, but then i added a clove of garlic to the food processor and blended it up and it made it way better! Try it!..." See more"