Pesto Genovese & Bell Pepper Pasta Sauce Recipe

Name: Pesto Genovese & Bell Pepper Pasta Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 200 grams Pasta; 1 Bell peppers (red, yellow or orange); 1/2 tsp Chili (if green chili, 1-2); 1 small Onion or shallot; 1 tbsp Olive oil; 50 grams Pecorino/Parmesan; 1/2 tsp Good salt; 1 dash White pepper; 150 ml Tomato sauce or 4 fresh tomatoes; 2 tbsp Pesto alla Genovese; 1 Black pepper; 50 ml/about 3 tablespoons Heavy cream or olive oil

Servings: persons

200 grams Pasta
1 Bell peppers (red, yellow or orange)
1/2 tsp Chili (if green chili, 1-2)
1 small Onion or shallot
1 tbsp Olive oil
50 grams Pecorino/Parmesan
1/2 tsp Good salt
1 dash White pepper
150 ml Tomato sauce or 4 fresh tomatoes
2 tbsp Pesto alla Genovese
1 Black pepper
50 ml/about 3 tablespoons Heavy cream or olive oil

1
Preheat your oven to about 200C and bake the paprika.
2
Once the peels become blackened, wrap in aluminum foil, let sit for a few minutes, then peel.
3
A good way to remove the paprika peel - after baking, cover with a cold cloth.
4
After a few minutes, you'll be able to remove the peel.
5
Cut the paprika into whatever size you like, and put in a blender together with the heavy cream.
6
If you're not using heavy cream, then add olive oil.
7
Boil the pasta al dente.
8
Add some oil to a frying pan and cook the onions, then add the sauce from Step 3, along with the genovese, tomato sauce, and chili.
9
Drain the pasta and add to the frying pan.
10
You can also add cheese here if you like.
11
Transfer to a serving plate, and garnish with more cheese and black pepper if you like.
12
I made this one without heavy cream.
13
In Step 3 add the paprika and 3 tablespoons of olive oil to the blender and mix.
14
Then proceed to Step 4.

4621

kcal

Calories

458

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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: 200 grams Pasta, 1 Bell peppers (red, yellow or orange), 1/2 tsp Chili (if green chili, 1-2), 1 small Onion or shallot, and more.

Yes, Pesto Genovese & Bell Pepper Pasta 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.

Pesto Genovese & Bell Pepper Pasta Sauce

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