Best Roasted Red Pepper Penne Recipes

ROASTED RED PEPPER & PARSLEY PESTO WITH PENNE

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.

PENNE WITH ROASTED RED PEPPER, ARTICHOKE, & GARLIC PUREE

Steps:

• Boil water for penne with a dash of salt added.
• Meanwhile, drain the roasted red peppers & artichoke hearts very well and add to food processer. Add garlic & onion.
• Pulse in food processor so the mixture isn't pure liquid (pulse until mixture is the consistency of salsa - see photo of puree).
• Stir in olive oil, garlic powder and salt & pepper to taste.
• Cook then drain pasta. Stir in the puree.
• Garnish with the remaining jar of drained artichoke hearts & sliced black olives stirred through gently.
• Serve immediately.

ZESTY ZUCCHINI, ROASTED RED PEPPER AND PENNE PASTA

Steps:

• 1. Slice zucchini in half lengthwise. Cut each half into 4 slices (lengthwise). Cut each slice into 4 pieces. Julienne roasted red peppers.
• 2. Heat butter and oil in large skillet. Add garlic, capers and red pepper flakes. Saute 1 minute.
• 3. Stir in roasted red peppers, heat through - about 1 minute.
• 4. Add zucchini, cover and cook over medium heat about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Turn heat to low and keep warm while cooking penne.
• 5. Cook penne according to package directions. Drain. Combine in a large serving dish with basil, zucchini and peppers. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix well and serve.

WHOLE WHEAT PENNE WITH CHICKEN, SPINACH & ROASTED RED PEPPER IN A PARMESAN CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Bring large pot of water to a boil. Cook penne for 8 minutes, or to desired consistency. Chop chicken breasts into bite sized pieces. Do same with roasted red pepper (can be homemade or store bought jarred). Place chicken, red pepper, and spinach into saute pan. Pour in white wine. Cook over medium heat until fully cooked, about 12 minutes. Melt butter in saucepan over low heat. Whisk in flour until blended. Add milk cup by cup while continuing to whisk. Bring to a boil over high heat continuing to whisk periodically. After mixture has come to a boil, reduce heat and add nutmeg, salt, black pepper and cayenne. Can add additional cayenne for spicier sauce. Simmer for 5 minutes. Turn off flame, whisk in parmesan cheese. Allow to sit for 3 minutes. Mix together penne and chicken and vegetables in serving dish. Pour sauce over, toss, serve.

PENNE WITH ROASTED RED PEPPER AND GARLIC SAUCE

Steps:

• -Place peppers several inches under broiler, on cookie sheet. Broil until all sides are charred(use tongs to turn) Remove from oven and enclose in paper bag for ten minutes. Skin should easily peel off, then remove seeds.Cool peppers.Dice fine, set aside. -Preheat oven to 350 dgrees. Seal garlic cloves in foil after sprinkling with olive oil.Bake for 20 minutes until tender. Cool, set aside. -Melt butter in medium saucepan. Add diced pepper and garlic. Stir over medium heat until until pepper and garlic melded. Add cream and half and half. -Simmer, stirring frequently for about twenty minutes, then stir in cheese. Stir constantly until cheese melts. Pour over cooked Penne in pasta bowl and toss. - Lightly toss in basil ribbons, garnish each serving with whole basil leaves. -Serve with a good rustic bread and fresh ground pepper to taste.

ROASTED RED PEPPER PENNE

Steps:

• To roast peppers: remove core and seeds from peppers and slice into pieces. Lay on a baking sheet and preheat the broiler in your oven. Place under the broiler skin-side up until skins are completely charred and black - this took about 10 minutes for me but will depend on your oven. Just check every 2 minutes or so. Immediately remove peppers from oven and using kitchen tongs, quickly place them in a ziplock bag then seal it. Set aside for 20-30 minutes. Boil water and prepare pasta according to directions. Remove peppers from the bag and peel the skin off to discard. It's okay if a little bit of char remains as it adds to the flavor. Add peppers, garlic, parmesan cheese, basil, salt and pepper to a food processor. Blend until pureed, then stream in 3-4 tablespoons of olive oil so mixture comes together. In a large bowl, add red pepper sauce to penne and toss thoroughly to coat as it is very thick. Serve with additional parmesan cheese and a few basil leaves.