Sweet Pepper Pasta Food

SWEET PEPPER PASTA

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.

PASTA WITH PEPPERS

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick pan, then add the sliced peppers, season with fine salt and freshly ground pepper, cover with a lid and cook over medium heat for about 15 minutes. Stir frequently.
• After 15 minutes stir in the the onion and cook for a further 10 minutes. Add a touch of water if needed.
• When the onion and the peppers are done, add the olives, the balsamic vinegar and the garlic, give a good stir and cook for about 3 minutes. Taste and adjust the seasoning according to your likings, you might want to add an extra pinch of salt or more black pepper.
• Meanwhile, bring a pot of salty water to the boil and cook your pasta until al dente, according to the package's directions. Keep in mind to reserve some of the starchy cooking water when you drain the pasta (about ½ cup should be fine).
• Add the pasta to the pan along with a good drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and some of the pasta cooking water (add it gradually until needed). Addd the basil leaves and toss well until the pasta looks well coated and moist.
• Divide the pasta with peppers into 4 bowls, garnish with a few extra basil leaves and serve with freshly grated parmesan cheese if you don't keep it vegan. Enjoy!

SWEET PEPPER PASTA TOSS WITH KALE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
• Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in red pepper, yellow pepper, kale and garlic. Season with basil, cayenne pepper, salt and black pepper. Cook until vegetables are tender.
• In a large bowl, toss cooked pasta with skillet mixture. Sprinkle with feta cheese to serve.

BELL PEPPERS AND PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. In a nonstick skillet, saute onion in oil for 1-1/2 minutes. Add garlic; cook 30 seconds longer. Add the sweet peppers; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in the olives, oregano, salt and cayenne. Add water; cook and stir until mixture comes to a boil. Drain pasta and stir into skillet. Remove from the heat. Stir in cheese. Serve immediately.,

MINI PENNE WITH SWEET PEPPERS AND PARMIGIANO-REGGIANO

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to boil. Season water with salt to taste (optional).
• In a large skillet, gently saute chopped onions in olive oil for five minutes over medium heat.
• Meanwhile dice the peppers into 1/2 inch squares, add to the skillet and saute for three minutes over medium heat.
• Season with salt, pepper and add the broth. Keep cooking until sauce is reduced.
• Meanwhile cook pasta according to package directions, drain and toss with the sauce.
• Stir in chopped basil and cheese before serving.
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SWEET PEPPER PESTO PASTA

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.

ONE-POT SAUSAGE AND PEPPERS PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil, add a generous amount of salt, and cook pasta 2 minutes less than the package instructions.
• Strain pasta and set aside. Toss with a small amount of oil to prevent sticking
• In the same pot, heat 1 tbsp of olive oil and fry sausages, working in batches as needed, until deeply browned on all sides.
• Remove sausages, slice in ¾-inch (2 cm) rings, and set aside.
• Sauté all of the bell peppers, onion, and garlic for about 2 minutes.
• Add the canned tomatoes, all of the spices, and the sausage slices to the pot.
• Simmer about 10 minutes.
• Add the pasta back to the pot and stir gently until all the ingredients are coated in the sauce. Continue simmering until pasta is al dente.
• Serve with grated parmesan.
• Enjoy!

SWEET PEPPERS WITH PASTA

Steps:

• Cook garlic in oil in a large heavy skillet over moderate heat, stirring, until golden. Add peppers, wine, and salt and pepper to taste, then cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until very tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
• While peppers are cooking, cook pasta in a 6-qt. pot of boiling salted water until al dente and drain. Toss pasta with peppers and season with salt and pepper.

SPAGHETTI WITH SWEET RED PEPPER SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat oil and butter in large nonstick skillet over medium high heat.
• Add garlic, onion, and red peppers and cook for 5 minutes, or until tender.
• Add stock, salt and pepper.
• Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 10 minutes or until vegetables are very tender.
• Puree in food processor (or use immersion blender), return to pan and simmer 8 minutes until sauce thickens.
• Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until al dente.
• Drain well and add to sauce in skillet.
• Sprinkle with basil; toss for one minute to allow pasta to absorb flavours.
• Transfer to large serving bowl and sprinkle with lemon zest.
• Serve with cheese and pass the peppermill.

FETTUCCINE WITH SWEET PEPPER-CAYENNE SAUCE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
• Meanwhile, spray cooking oil in a large skillet and saute red bell peppers, garlic and cayenne pepper over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes.
• Stir in sour cream and broth; simmer uncovered for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in cheese.
• Toss hot pasta with sauce and season with salt and pepper to taste; serve.

PASTA WITH SAUSAGE AND SWEET PEPPERS

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions.
• Drain well and return to pan.
• While pasta is cooking, cut the sausage into 1 inch pieces.
• Cook sausage and peppers over med heat until sausage is brown and peppers are mostly tender.
• Drain any fat from pan of sausage.
• Stir broth and ground pepper into the the sausage and sweet peppers.
• Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered for 5 minutes.
• Pour over pasta.
• Add parsley and toss to coat.