Red Pepper Pesto Penne Recipes

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.

RED PEPPER-PESTO PENNE

Steps:

• Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt; drain. Return pasta to pan.
• Add pesto sauce and peppers; cook on medium-low heat 3 to 5 min. or until heated through, stirring frequently. Remove from heat.
• Stir in cheese.

RED PESTO AND VEGETABLE PENNE

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a large pan, add the aubergine and peppers, and sautee over a moderate heat for 10 minutes until the aubergine is golden and the peppers softened and browned at the edges.
• While the vegetables are sauteing, cook the penne in a large pan of boiling water for 8 minutes or until al dente. Drain, return to the pan and add the red pesto, stirring until the penne is coated. Add the rice vinegar to the aubergine and pepper mix, and season with black pepper. Spoon the penne on to warm plates and pile the veg on top. Crumble over the feta cheese and serve garnished with basil leaves.