Best Bell Pepper And Onion Crostini With Pesto Recipes

CRISPY PANCETTA CROSTINI WITH ARUGULA-LEMON PESTO

Crispy Pancetta Crostini with Arugula-Lemon Pesto image

Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Time 35m

Yield 12 crostini

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1/4 cup pine nuts
12 very thin slices pancetta (about 3 ounces)
1/2 small garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
2 cups loosely packed arugula
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
2 teaspoons lemon juice
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
12 slices baguette, lightly toasted

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
Toast the pine nuts in a saute pan over medium-high heat until golden in spots, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and reserve.
Arrange the pancetta in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake until golden brown and crisp, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate to cool.
Combine the toasted pine nuts, garlic and Parmesan in a food processor; pulse to finely chop. Add the arugula and continue to pulse until finely chopped. With the motor running, slowly add the olive oil; process until incorporated. Add the lemon zest, lemon juice, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper, and pulse to combine.
Spoon a nice dollop of pesto onto each slice of baguette, top with a pancetta crisp and serve.

SWEET PEPPER CROSTINI

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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories appetizer

Time 17m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

6 slices baguette (1/2-inch-thick)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 to 3/4 cup roasted red bell pepper strips
1/3 to 1/2 cup grated smoked mozzarella or fontina

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Arrange the bread slices on a baking sheet. Brush the oil over the bread slices. Bake until pale golden and crisp, about 15 minutes. Arrange the bell pepper strips atop the bread. Sprinkle with the cheese. Broil until the cheese melts, about 2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197 calorie, Fat 8 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Cholesterol 10 milligrams, Sodium 439 milligrams, Carbohydrate 24 grams, Fiber 1 grams, Protein 6 grams, Sugar 1 grams

PESTO PASTA WITH MUSHROOMS, ONIONS, AND RED BELL PEPPERS

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Make and share this Pesto Pasta With Mushrooms, Onions, and Red Bell Peppers recipe from Food.com.

Provided by mliss29

Categories Spaghetti

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

7 ounces thin spaghetti
1 -2 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 onion, slivered
1 red bell pepper, cored and slivered
8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
7 ounces pesto sauce

Steps:

Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions.
Heat the oil in a skillet and saute the onion until it starts to soften. Add the mushrooms and peppers and saute until tender.
Add cooked spaghetti and pesto and combine well.
Serve with garlic bread and salad.