Pasta with Fresh Red Peppers Recipe

Name: Pasta with Fresh Red Peppers Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 medium sweet red peppers, seeded and chopped; 2 Tbls dry white wine, or water; 3/4 cup cannelini bean, canned,drained, or prepared in your kitchen; 1/2 cup green onions, thinly sliced; 3/4 teaspoon fresh basil, chopped; 1 teaspoon fresh oregano, minced; 1 teaspoon ripe olives, chopped; 6 ounces rotini, or your favorite pasta uncooked; 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated; 1 teaspoon pine nuts, toasted; fresh basil sprigs (optional)

Servings: persons

4 medium sweet red peppers, seeded and chopped
2 Tbls dry white wine, or water
3/4 cup cannelini bean, canned,drained, or prepared in your kitchen
1/2 cup green onions, thinly sliced
3/4 teaspoon fresh basil, chopped
1 teaspoon fresh oregano, minced
1 teaspoon ripe olives, chopped
6 ounces rotini, or your favorite pasta uncooked
3/4 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
1 teaspoon pine nuts, toasted
fresh basil sprigs (optional)

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Combine red pepper and wine, or water, in a saucepan; bring to a boil.
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Cover, reduce heat and simmer 3 minutes.
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Stir in beans and next 4 ingredients; bring to a boil.
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Cover, reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes.
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Uncover and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.
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Drain well.
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4.Place pasta on individual serving plates.
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Top with pepper mixture, cheese and pine nuts.
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Garnish with basil sprigs, if desired.
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Any leftover vegetables will serve nicely in this dish, just add them at the last of the cooking to warm.
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If one must have meat, a prepared chicken breast cut into pieces will serve well.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 medium sweet red peppers, seeded and chopped, 2 Tbls dry white wine, or water, 3/4 cup cannelini bean, canned,drained, or prepared in your kitchen, 1/2 cup green onions, thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Pasta with Fresh Red Peppers Recipe 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!