RED PEPPER PESTO PASTA

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This is a flavorful pesto dish that I have created.

Provided by luke

Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 pound penne pasta
2 bunches fresh basil leaves
1 cup roasted red pepper
¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup olive oil
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

Bring a large pot with lightly-salted water to a boil. Stir the penne into the water and return to a boil. Cook until the pasta is mostly tender but still firm to the bite, about 11 minutes; drain. Transfer the drained pasta to a large bowl.
Place the basil, red pepper, and Parmesan cheese in the bowl of a food processor; stream the olive oil into the mixture as it blends until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle the sauce over the cooked pasta and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 678 calories, Carbohydrate 61.4 g, Cholesterol 8.8 mg, Fat 41 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 16.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 286.1 mg, Sugar 2.2 g