Pasta with Roasted Red Pepper Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time20 MinCooking Time20 Min
Ready In40 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexAverageServings4
CuisineCourse
MethodMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Deep red peppers - 5, large
 Penne pasta3/4 Pound
 Extra virgin olive oil3 Tablespoon
 Olive oil3 Tablespoon
 Basil - 3 tbsp (45 mL) finely chopped fresh or ( Parsley - 1/4 cup (60 mL), fresh)
 Anchovy fillets - 3, drained and finely minced
 Garlic2 Clove (5gm)
 Salt1 To taste
 Black pepper1 To taste

Directions

GETTING READY
1) Preheat the broiler.

MAKING
2) Roast the peppers under a hot broiler, until the skins are evenly charred. Transfer immediately in a large plastic bag , seal the bag and leave for 30 minutes.
3) Then skin, seed and slice the peppers into 2 inch strips. Sprinkle a little extra virgin olive oil and keep aside.
4) In a pan, cook the pasta in the boiling salted water, until tender.
5) In a frying pan, saute the basil, anchovies and garlic in the olive oil over a low heat for 1 minute.
6) Stir in the peppers and season with salt and pepper to taste. Add the extra virgin olive oil and cook over a low heat for a nice flavor.
7) Drain the pasta and toss with the sauce along with few coarsely torn basil or parsley leaves.

SERVING
8) Serve the Pasta with Roasted Red Pepper, immediately on individual serving plates.
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