Fettuccine With Pesto And Roasted Red Peppers Recipes

FETTUCCINE WITH PESTO AND ROASTED RED PEPPERS

Steps:

• Cook fettuccine in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in heavy small skillet over medium-low heat. Add peppers and stir until heated through.
• Drain fettuccine well. Return to pot. Mix in peppers and pesto. Season with salt and pepper. Serve, passing cheese.

RED PEPPER PESTO PASTA

Steps:

• 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.

PESTO FETTUCCINE WITH CHICKEN, SPINACH AND ROASTED RED PEPPERS

Steps:

• Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper and broil or grill until done.
• Meanwhile cook fettuccine to package instructions or desired doneness.
• Prepare pesto sauce per package instructions and add red peppers while simmering.
• In medium size skillet, warm olive oil on medium.
• Add pine nuts and sauté until fragrant.
• Add spinach leaves and sauté until wilted.
• Chop chicken into 1-2 inch pieces.
• When fettuccine is done, drain and return to pot.
• Combine all ingredients in pot.
• Divide onto 4 plates and serve.

SPICY RED PESTO PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Prepare the pesto: In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium-high. Add the sun-dried tomatoes, walnuts, tomato paste, garlic and red-pepper flakes. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and cook, stirring, until mixture is toasted and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a bowl to let cool for a few minutes.
• Add the roasted red peppers and Parmesan to a food processor. Top with the cooled tomato mixture and the remaining 2/3 cup olive oil, and pulse the mixture until you form a paste. (It makes 2 cups.)
• Season the boiling water generously with salt, then add the pasta and cook until al dente. Reserve 1 1/2 cups pasta water, then drain the pasta.
• Return the pasta to the pot, along with about 1 1/2 cups of the red pesto and 1 cup of the pasta water, and stir vigorously until the sauce is glossy and the pasta is evenly coated. Stir in additional pesto or pasta water to taste. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Divide among bowls, sprinkle with Parmesan and top with torn basil. Shave some fresh lemon zest on top, if using. Serve immediately.

FETTUCCINE WITH ROASTED RED PEPPER SAUCE

Steps:

• On broiler rack or over open burner, place peppers. Cook, turning occasionally, 20 minutes or until peppers turn almost completely black. Immediately place in paper bag; close bag and let cool about 30 minutes. Under cold running water, peel off skin, then removed stems and seeds.
• In food processor or blender, process remaining ingredients (except pasta) until blended.
• Toss with hot fettuccine and serve with cheese.

ROASTED RED PEPPER & PARSLEY PESTO WITH PENNE

Steps:

• Cook the pasta following pack instructions. Meanwhile, put the peppers, parsley, nuts, garlic and olive oil in a small food processor or mini chopper, and whizz to a pesto consistency. Season and mix in the Parmesan.
• Drain the pasta and return to the pan with the pesto. Stir and gently heat for 1 min, then sprinkle with a little more chopped parsley and serve.