Gemelli Pasta With Roasted Red Pepper Sauce Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time15 MinCooking Time15 Min
Ready In30 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexAverageServings4
CourseMethod
Main Ingredient

Ingredients

 Gemelli1 pound
 Red peppers1 To taste, roasted
 Red peppers3 To taste, roasted
 Extra-virgin olive oil2 Tablespoon
 Garlic2 Clove (5gm)
 Shallot1 Large, finely chopped
 Dry white wine or chicken broth - 1 cup
 Tomatoes1 Can (10oz)
 Fresh flat-leaf parsley - a handful, chopped
 Ground black pepper1 To taste
 Grated romano cheese, for passing at the table
 Crusty bread
 Salt To Taste

Directions

MAKING
1. Bring a large pot of water on the stove and to a boil, add salt and cook gemelli to al dente, with a bite to it, about 9 minutes.
2. In a food processor grind drained roasted peppers.
3. Heat a large skillet over moderate heat saute garlic and shallots in olive oil for 3 minutes, stir in roasted peppers and saute for more 2 minutes.
4. Stir in wine or chicken broth, reduce liquid for 1 or 2 minutes and stir in tomatoes and parsley.
5. Seasoning sauce with salt and pepper simmer until ready to serve.

SERVING
6. Tossing hot pasta with sauce, transfer to a serving dish and serve.
7. Pass grated Romano cheese and crusty bread at table.
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