Red Pepper Italian Pasta
Red bell peppers are a rich source of vitamin C, which can help boost your immune system.
This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 40 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.
Red Pepper Italian Pasta
Ingredients
Instructions
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Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
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Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
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Place the red bell peppers on a baking sheet and roast in the oven for about 20 minutes, or until the skin is charred. Remove from the oven and let cool.
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Once cooled, peel off the skin of the bell peppers and remove the seeds. Slice them into thin strips.
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In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and chili flakes. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant.
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Add the sliced bell peppers to the pan and sauté for another 2-3 minutes.
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Season with salt and black pepper.
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Add the cooked pasta to the pan and toss to combine.
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Remove from heat and garnish with fresh basil leaves.
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Serve hot with grated Parmesan cheese on top.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 10g16%
- Total Carbohydrate 55g19%
- Sugars 8g
- Protein 12g24%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
