Best Roast Pepper Pesto With Pasta Recipes

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ROASTED RED PEPPER PESTO PASTA RECIPE



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Roasted Red Pepper Pesto Pasta is a healthy pasta recipe using whole grain noodles that everyone will enjoy.

Provided by Sommer Collier

Categories     Main Course     Pasta

Time 17m

Number Of Ingredients 8

16 ounces roasted red peppers (or use 3-4 fresh roasted peppers )
1/4 cup packed fresh basil leaves (10-15 leaves)
2 cloves garlic (peeled)
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts
1/4 cup olive oil
16 ounces DeLallo Organic Whole Grain Pasta (any variety)
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Boil the pasta according to the DeLallo package instructions, approximately 10-12 minutes. Drain the pasta and pour back in the pot.
  • While the pasta is cooking, chop the walnuts in a food processor. Pour the walnuts into a small bowl then add the roasted red peppers, fresh basil, and garlic to the food processor. Pulse until finely chopped.
  • Add the Parmesan cheese, chopped walnuts, olive oil, and 1/2 teaspoon salt to the food processor, Pulse to combine. Salt and pepper to taste.
  • Pour the pesto over the cooked and drained pasta and toss to coat. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 458 kcal, Carbohydrate 62 g, Protein 16 g, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 7 mg, Sodium 1169 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 1 g

ROAST PEPPER PESTO WITH PASTA



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Use leftovers from our Roast pepper & chorizo salad to make this easy pasta dish - see the recipe, below right

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 roasted garlic cloves (use leftovers from our roast pepper & chorizo salad dish - recipe right)
4 roasted red peppers (use leftovers from our roast pepper & chorizo salad dish - recipe right)
1 tsp cayenne pepper
75g blanched almonds , roughly chopped
50g parmesan (or vegetarian alternative), roughly chopped, plus extra for serving (optional)
2 tbsp olive oil
400g pasta (we used tripolini)
large pack basil leaves

Steps:

  • Remove the skin from the roasted garlic cloves. In the small bowl of a food processor, whizz the roasted peppers, garlic, cayenne, almonds, Parmesan and oil until it makes a rough pesto consistency. Taste and season.
  • Bring a pan of water to the boil and cook the pasta following pack instructions. Drain, reserving a little cooking water. Return the pasta to the pan with the pesto, basil and a little of the cooking water, then heat through. Serve with extra Parmesan, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 636 calories, Fat 23 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 84 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 13 grams sugar, Fiber 8 grams fiber, Protein 22 grams protein, Sodium 0.3 milligram of sodium

SWEET PEPPER PESTO PASTA



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What's a family gathering or potluck without at least one pasta salad? This one's great freshly made or for several days after. We like it warm or cold. -Karen Hentges, Bakersfield, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

20 miniature sweet peppers, seeded and cut into rings
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
4-1/2 cups uncooked bow tie pasta
1 cup prepared pesto
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Toss peppers with oil and garlic powder; spread evenly in a greased 15x10x1-in. pan. Roast until tender, 10-15 minutes. Cool slightly., Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; rinse with cold water and drain. Place in a large bowl., Stir in pesto, olives and peppers. Refrigerate, covered, until serving. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308 calories, Fat 14g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 493mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

ROASTED RED PEPPER & PARSLEY PESTO WITH PENNE



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Try a new take on pesto and blend red peppers, cashew nuts and parsley then serve spooned through hot pasta

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 7

400g penne
290g jar roasted red pepper , drained
large handful flat-leaf parsley , plus a few chopped leaves to garnish
75g unsalted cashew
1 large garlic clove , roughly chopped
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
50g parmesan (or vegetarian alternative), grated

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta following pack instructions. Meanwhile, put the peppers, parsley, nuts, garlic and olive oil in a small food processor or mini chopper, and whizz to a pesto consistency. Season and mix in the Parmesan.
  • Drain the pasta and return to the pan with the pesto. Stir and gently heat for 1 min, then sprinkle with a little more chopped parsley and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 495 calories, Fat 21 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 57 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 2 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 20 grams protein, Sodium 0.3 milligram of sodium

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