Roasted Red Pepper Sun Dried Tomato Pasta Food

PASTA WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water with a splash of oil to keep it from sticking together. Boil for 12 minutes, or according to the directions on the package. Drain well and allow to cool. Place the pasta in a bowl and add the tomatoes, olives, mozzarella, and chopped sun-dried tomatoes.
• For the dressing, combine the sun-dried tomatoes, vinegar, olive oil, garlic, capers, salt, and pepper in a food processor until almost smooth.
• Pour the dressing over the pasta, sprinkle with the Parmesan and basil, and toss well.

PARSLEY, SUNDRIED TOMATOES AND RED PEPPER PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl combine cooled pasta, red pepper and sundried tomatoes.
• In another bowl whisk together all the dressing ingredients, then add to pasta and combine well. Add Parmesan cheese, sea salt, black pepper and stir until all the pasta is well coated.
• For best results Refrigerate salad overnight. Stir couple of times while the pasta is marinating. Bring to room temperature before serving and top with some fresh parmesan cheese.

ROASTED RED PEPPER & SUN-DRIED TOMATO PASTA

Steps:

• Measure reserved oil from sun-dried tomatoes to make 1 ½ tablespoons If there's not enough, top it up with olive oil.
• In a saucepan over medium heat, add fragrant oil. When hot, add onions and sauté for 2 ½ minutes. Add sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes. Add roasted red peppers and garlic; sauté for 1 minute. Add red pepper flakes, stir well to combined before pouring in heavy cream. Stir, increase heat to medium-high and bring to a simmer.
• When simmer, reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add dried basil and cornstarch mixture; stir for about 60 seconds or until sauce thickens. Add cooked pasta, stir to coat and serve immediately. Makes 4 servings.
• Note: Add chicken breast and chopped cooked bacon for a variation.

CREAMY SUN-DRIED TOMATO,ROASTED RED PEPPER AND ARTICHOKE PASTA

Steps:

• Cook Bowties according to package directions.
• Reserve 1 cup of the cooking water.
• Heat oil in a large pan.
• Add garlic and onion, cook until translucent.
• Add tomatoes and roasted peppers.
• Cook for 3 minutes; stir in red pepper flakes.
• Add artichoke hearts and cook for 3 minutes.
• Add whipping cream and asiago cheese.
• Allow to simmer until it starts to thicken.
• Stir in basil and green onion.
• Season with salt and pepper if desired.
• Toss with bowties.
• Add 1 cup reserved pasta water to make it saucier.

SPICY RED PESTO PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Prepare the pesto: In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium-high. Add the sun-dried tomatoes, walnuts, tomato paste, garlic and red-pepper flakes. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and cook, stirring, until mixture is toasted and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a bowl to let cool for a few minutes.
• Add the roasted red peppers and Parmesan to a food processor. Top with the cooled tomato mixture and the remaining 2/3 cup olive oil, and pulse the mixture until you form a paste. (It makes 2 cups.)
• Season the boiling water generously with salt, then add the pasta and cook until al dente. Reserve 1 1/2 cups pasta water, then drain the pasta.
• Return the pasta to the pot, along with about 1 1/2 cups of the red pesto and 1 cup of the pasta water, and stir vigorously until the sauce is glossy and the pasta is evenly coated. Stir in additional pesto or pasta water to taste. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Divide among bowls, sprinkle with Parmesan and top with torn basil. Shave some fresh lemon zest on top, if using. Serve immediately.