PASTA WITH ROASTED PEPPER SAUCE

PASTA WITH ROASTED PEPPER SAUCE

A touch of chilly powder gives this delicious pepper and tomato sauce a slight kick. Serve with a rocket salad for a tasty supper.

 Ingredients: (serves 4)

1. 2 red bell peppers

2. 2 yellow bell peppers

3. 3 tbsp. olive oil

4. 1 onion, sliced

5. 2 garlic cloves, crushed

6. Half tsp. mild chilly powder

7. 400 gm. chopped tomatoes

8. 4 cups dried pasta (shells or spirals)

9. salt and ground black pepper

10. Freshly grated Parmesan cheese for garnishing

SHELL PASTA

BELL PEPPER

SPIRAL PASTA

                               

Method:

Preheat the oven to and place the peppers on a baking sheet and bake for about 20 minutes, until they are beginning to char and blister. Rub the skins off the peppers under cold water. Halve the peppers , remove the seeds and roughly chop the flesh. Heat oil in a pan and cook onion and garlic gently for 5 minutes, until soft and golden. Stir the chilly powder and cook for 2 minutes, then add tomatoes and peppers. Bring to boil and simmer for about 10-15 minutes, until slightly thickened and reduced. Season with salt and pepper to taste. 

ROASTED PEPPER SAUCE

Bring a large pan of lightly salted water to the boil and cook the pasta. Drain well and toss with the sauce. Serve piping hot with lots of freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

GRATED PARMESAN CHEESE

PASTA SERVED WITH CHEESE