Try this Roasted Capsicum and Sundried Tomato Pesto Pasta. Yum! Even yummier with Rocca delle Macie Chianti Classico Riserva Famiglia Zingarelli
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Thank you to #donnahaymagazine for this fantastic recipe!
INGREDIENTS
- 2 TABLESPOONS EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL
- 1 CUP (150G) SEMI-SUNDRIED TOMATOES, DRAINED
- ½ CUP (120G) CHARGRILLED CAPSICUM (BELL PEPPERS), DRAINED
- ½ CUP (80G) TOASTED PINE NUTS
- ½ CUP (15G) FINELY GRATED PARMESAN
- 1 CLOVE GARLIC
- ½ TEASPOON DRIED CHILLI FLAKES, PLUS EXTRA TO SERVE
- 1 TEASPOON PINK PEPPERCORNS, PLUS EXTRA TO SERVE
- SEA SALT FLAKES
- 300G FRESH CAPSICUM FETTUCCINE+
- 1 CUP (240G) RICOTTA, TO SERVE
METHOD
- Place the oil, tomato, capsicum, pine nuts, parmesan, garlic, chilli, peppercorns and salt in a food processor and process until combined.
- Cook the pasta in a large saucepan of salted boiling water for 3 minutes or until al dente. Drain, reserving ½ cup (125ml) of the cooking water. Return the pasta to the saucepan, add the pesto and reserved cooking water and toss to combine.
- Divide the pasta between bowls and top with the ricotta, extra chilli flakes and extra peppercorns to serve. Serves 4.