red pepper pesto pasta

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 pound penne pasta
• 2 bunches fresh basil leaves
• 1 cup roasted red pepper
• 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 cup olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• bring a large pot with lightly-salted water to a boil. stir the penne into the water and return to a boil. cook until the pasta is mostly tender but still firm to the bite, about 11 minutes; drain. transfer the drained pasta to a large bowl.
• place the basil, red pepper, and parmesan cheese in the bowl of a food processor; stream the olive oil into the mixture as it blends until smooth. season with salt and pepper. drizzle the sauce over the cooked pasta and toss to coat.