SWEET PEPPER PASTA

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A sweet pepper pasta dish that's ready in 20 minutes - an ideal veggie supper

Provided by Good Food team

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

350g trompetti or fusilli pasta
2 tsp olive oil
large onion , roughly chopped
2 plump garlic cloves , crushed
375g pickled cherry peppers or sliced peppers from a jar
85g packet rocket or watercress, roughly torn

Steps:

Cook the pasta according to pack instructions.
Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large pan, then fry the onion over a medium-high heat for 5-6 mins, stirring occasionally, until golden and softened. Stir in the garlic and cook for a further 2-3 mins. Drain the peppers, reserving their juice, then stir into the onion. Cook for 2-3 mins to heat through. Blitz the mixture in a food processor, with 75ml/2½fl oz reserved juice from the peppers and 75ml/2½fl oz cooking liquid from the pasta, to make a chunky sauce.
Drain the pasta and return it to the pan. Add the pepper mixture, then season to taste. Toss with the rocket or watercress while still hot, so it just begins to wilt, then serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 375 calories, Fat 42 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 77 grams carbohydrates, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 13 grams protein