Best Fusilli With Roasted Red Pepper Sauce Recipes

Fusilli Bucati Lunghi With Roasted Red Pepper Sauce image

Provided by Dominick and Amanda

Categories Vegan

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons garlic-flavored olive oil
1 cup roasted red pepper, rinsed, drained, and chopped
1/2 medium onion, finely chopped (1/2 cup)
1 large carrot, finely diced (1/2 cup)
8 ounces fusilli

Steps:

Heat oil in saucepan over medium-high heat. Add roasted peppers, onion, and carrot; sauté 5 minutes, or until onion begins to brown. Add 3/4 cup water, cover, and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, cook pasta in pot of boiling salted water according to package directions.
Remove roasted pepper mixture from heat, and purée in blender until smooth. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
Drain pasta, and return to pot. Stir in red pepper sauce.

Fusilli with Roasted Red Peppers, Feta, and Herb Dressing image

Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup mixed fresh herbs (basil, oregano, thyme), finely chopped
1 pound fusilli or other spiral pasta
1/2 red onion, sliced
2 1/2 ounces sliced black olives
1 (12-ounce) jar roasted sliced red peppers, drained
4 ounces crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

For dressing: Place all ingredients in a jar. Close lid tightly and shake until blended.
In a large pot of lightly salted water, cook pasta according to package directions. While pasta is cooking, soak red onion in ice water to mellow its flavor. Drain cooked pasta and place in a large bowl. Drain onions and pat dry, add to pasta, Add dressing, olives, peppers and feta to warm pasta and toss. Serve at room temperature.