Sweet Potato Red Pepper Pasta Food

QUICK AND EASY ROASTED RED PEPPER PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package directions.
• Meanwhile, add the oil and butter to a large skillet over medium-high heat and melt the butter. Add the garlic and onions and saute until starting to soften, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the chopped red peppers and cook until hot, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Carefully transfer the contents of the skillet to a food processor or blender. Put on the lid and puree the pepper mixture until totally blended (there will still be some texture to the peppers).
• Pour the pepper puree back into the skillet. Add the broth, 1/2 teaspoon salt and some pepper, and stir until heated. Splash in the cream and stir to combine. Add the parsley and basil and stir to combine. Taste and adjust the seasoning if you need to.
• Drain the pasta and add it to the skillet. Add the Parmesan, and then stir it together to coat the pasta.
• Serve in bowls with extra Parmesan and a sprinkling of parsley and basil on top.

SWEET POTATO AND RED PEPPER PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to boil and cook pasta until just tender, 4 to 5 minutes, or according to package directions.
• Meanwhile, place 1 tablespoon oil and garlic in a large skillet.
• Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the garlic is sizzling and fragrant, 2 to 5 minutes.
• Add sweet potato, bell pepper, tomatoes and water (or broth) and cook, stirring occasionally, until the bell pepper is tender-crisp, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Remove from heat; cover and keep warm.
• Drain the pasta, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking water.
• Return the pasta to the pot.
• Add the vegetable mixture, the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, parsley, tarragon, vinegar (or lemon juice), salt and cheese; toss to combine.
• Add the reserved pasta water, 2 tablespoons at a time, to achieve the desired consistency.

SAUTEED POTATOES WITH SWEET RED PEPPER

Steps:

• Peel the potatoes, and cut them into 1/4-inch cubes. As the cubes are cut, drop them into cold water.
• Cut away and discard the pepper core and the veins and seeds. Cut the pepper into 1/4-inch cubes.
• Drain the potatoes, and add them to a small saucepan with enough water to cover and salt to taste. Bring to a boil, and simmer for 1 minute. Drain well.
• Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet, and add the potatoes. Cook, stirring and shaking the pan as necessary, for 5 minutes over medium heat.
• Add the onions, red pepper and salt and pepper to taste. Cook, stirring and tossing, for about 4 minutes or until the potatoes are tender and browned.
• Drain the oil, add the butter, and cook, tossing, for 1 minute. Sprinkle with the parsley, and serve immediately.

SWEET POTATO "PASTA" WITH TANGY MARINARA: A RAW FOOD R

Steps:

• Place sun-dried tomatoes in warm water to start softening. Set aside. **Raw foodists take care not to use water hotter than 118 degrees.
• Choose to peel the sweet potato or leave the skin on (I leave it on). Shred into lengthy strips using the small side of a standard shredder or spiralizer. Set aside.
• Dry presoaked almonds (soak for 2-4 hours) with a paper towel. Place them in a blender or food processor and blend into a flour-like consistency. Add lemon juice, olive oil, and seasonings. Blend until mixed, adding a splash of water as necessary.
• Chop Roma and sun-dried tomatoes and add to the sauce base. Blend into a thick, creamy marinara sauce.
• Divide sweet potato noodles into two servings and top with tangy marinara sauce. Garnish with additional red pepper flakes if you wish.

BAKED SWEET POTATO WITH ONIONS AND RED PEPPERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Place the sweet potato on a baking sheet and bake until tender, about 30 minutes.
• Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion, red bell pepper, and chili pepper until very tender, about 15 minutes.
• Stir vegetarian ground beef into the skillet and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.
• Slice cooked sweet potato in half lengthwise and top with the skillet mixture. Place yogurt on top and season with salt and black pepper.

SWEET POTATOES WITH RED PEPPER & HALLOUMI

Steps:

• Rub each potato with a little oil and salt, then wrap in a double layer of foil.
• Pour the oil into a bowl and stir in the mint. Add the halloumi and toss until well coated in the minty oil. Wrap each piece in a strip of pepper. Cut four lengths of foil about 1cm wide and wrap one around the middle of each parcel to hold them together. You could use skewers instead, but be careful not to split the cheese.
• Heat the barbecue. When the coals glow red, put the potatoes directly on them. Cook for 30 mins, turning halfway. Unwrap a potato and check if it is cooked through. If not, rewrap and cook more, checking every 10 mins. Alternatively, bake in the oven at 200C/180C fan/gas 6 for 50 mins-1 hr.
• Meanwhile cook the pepper parcels on the barbecue or a griddle pan for 3-4 mins each side or until the pepper chars and the cheese melts a bit. Remove from the grill and unwind the foil or remove the skewers. Split the potatoes, add butter if you like, then lay a parcel in the centre of each. Add a squeeze of lemon and scatter over some parsley to serve.

CREAMY VEGAN ROASTED RED PEPPER PASTA

Steps:

• Place a large pot of water on the stove to boil. Once boiling, add the pasta. Cook according to package instructions (usually about 8-10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
• While the pasta boils, set a medium saucepan over low heat. When hot, add the olive oil. Add the onion and oregano. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and beginning to get translucent, about 8 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring frequently, for one more minute. Add the tomato paste and cook until warmed through. Pour in 1/2 cup water and stir to bring up all of the bits of everything.
• Pour the sautéed onion mixture into the blender. Add drained roasted red peppers, cashews, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Puree until silky smooth, 2-3 minutes. If the sauce is too thick to puree, add a bit more water, a tablespoon at a time.
• Return the pasta to the pot you cooked it in or to the saute pan - whichever is biggest! Place over low heat. Add sauce. Stir gently and cook just until warmed through, 1-2 minutes.
• Taste and add more salt and pepper if desired.
• Sprinkle basil over the top and serve!