Jalapeno Pesto Pasta Recipe

Name: Jalapeno Pesto Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Jalapeno Pesto Sauce; 6 large fresh jalapenos; 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/4 teaspoon table salt; 8 ounces dry pasta; Pasta; 8 ounces rotini pasta, cooked according to package directions; 1 large tomatoes, seeded and diced; 1 (4 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained; 4 green onions, sliced; salt and fresh cracked black pepper

Servings: persons

Jalapeno Pesto Sauce
6 large fresh jalapenos
1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon table salt
8 ounces dry pasta
Pasta
8 ounces rotini pasta, cooked according to package directions
1 large tomatoes, seeded and diced
1 (4 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
4 green onions, sliced
salt and fresh cracked black pepper

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Jalapeno Pasta Sauce:
2
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
3
Roast the jalapenos on a foil-lined baking sheet for 40 minutes.
4
Place the peppers in a plastic bag and seal.
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Let stand for 20-30 minutes, or until the peppers are cool enough to handle.
6
Wearing gloves, carefully peel and seed the jalapenos. Make sure to remove all of the ribs.
7
Rinse under cold water to remove excess seeds.
8
Combine the jalapenos, Parmesan cheese, oil, and salt in a food processor.
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Process until almost smooth and set aside.
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Pasta:
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Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to package directions.
12
Drain and rinse with cold water until no longer hot.
13
Toss the cooked pasta with the jalapeno sauce.
14
Mix in the tomato, black olives, green onions, and salt and pepper.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Jalapeno Pesto Sauce, 6 large fresh jalapenos, 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Jalapeno Pesto Pasta falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Jalapeno Pesto Pasta

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