Low Fat Roasted Red Pepper Pesto Recipes

LOW FAT ROASTED RED PEPPER PESTO

Steps:

• Toast the garlic in an 8" skillet over medium heat, shaking the pan occasionally, until fragrant and spotty brown, about 7 minutes. Transfer the garlic to a plate and let cool before peeling.
• Process the garlic, peppers, Parmesan, ricotta, shallot, parsley, thyme, oil, and 1/2 teaspoons salt in a food processor until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• When tossing the pesto with pasta, add some of the pasta cooking water as needed to loosen the consistency of the pesto.
• This makes enough to sauce 1 pound of pasta.
• Note:.
• To make ahead, the pesto can be covered with a sheet of plastic wrap pressed flush against its surface and refrigerated for up to 3 days. Do not freeze this pesto.

ROASTED RED PEPPER & PARSLEY PESTO WITH PENNE

Steps:

• Cook the pasta following pack instructions. Meanwhile, put the peppers, parsley, nuts, garlic and olive oil in a small food processor or mini chopper, and whizz to a pesto consistency. Season and mix in the Parmesan.
• Drain the pasta and return to the pan with the pesto. Stir and gently heat for 1 min, then sprinkle with a little more chopped parsley and serve.

BEST LOW FAT ROASTED RED PEPPER DIP

Steps:

• Set oven to broil.
• Cut peppers lengthwise and remove seeds and vein.
• Place peppers skin side and whole garlic cloves up on a baking sheet on the top shelf of the oven.
• Broil until skins turn black.
• Remove peppers and garlic from the baking sheet and place in a large bowl and cover tightly with plastic wrap until cool enough to handle.
• Remove skins from peppers and garlic and discard. Both should come off very easily.
• Put peeled peppers and garlic into food processor and puree.
• Add remaining ingredients and process until smooth.
• Chill for at least an hour before serving.