Penne With Red Pepper Sauce Recipe

Name: Penne With Red Pepper Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 34 lb penne rigate; ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 large Spanish onion, thinly sliced lengthwise; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 2 large red bell peppers, cored, seeded and thinly sliced lengthwise; 1 tablespoon drained capers; ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; ¼ cup red wine vinegar; 1 cup tomato sauce, preferably homemade; 2 tablespoons shredded basil; ¼ cup freshly grated pecorino cheese

Servings: persons

34 lb penne rigate
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
1 large Spanish onion, thinly sliced lengthwise
salt & freshly ground black pepper
2 large red bell peppers, cored, seeded and thinly sliced lengthwise
1 tablespoon drained capers
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
¼ cup red wine vinegar
1 cup tomato sauce, preferably homemade
2 tablespoons shredded basil
¼ cup freshly grated pecorino cheese

1
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook penne until al dente.
2
Drain, reserving 3/4 cup of the cooking water.
3
Meanwhile, in a large, deep skillet, heat the olive oil until shimmering.
4
Add the onion, season with salt and pepper and cook over moderately high heat until softened and just beginning to brown, about 5 minutes.
5
Add the bell peppers, capers and crushed red pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until the peppers are softened and lightly browned in spots, about 10 minutes.
6
Stire in the vinegar and cook until nearly evaporated, about 2 minutes.
7
Add the tomato sauce and cook for 5 minutes.
8
Add the penne and the reserved cooking water to the sauce, season with salt and pepper and simmer, stirring, until thickened, about 2 minutes.
9
Stir in the basil.
10
Transfer the pasta to bowls, sprinkle with the Pecorino and serve.

202

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 34 lb penne rigate, ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil, 1 large Spanish onion, thinly sliced lengthwise, salt & freshly ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Penne With Red Pepper Sauce 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.

Penne With Red Pepper Sauce

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