How to Make Pasta with Roasted Peppers

This pasta with a puree of roasted yellow bell peppers is made silky smooth with the addition of half-and-half.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 4 yellow bell peppers
• 2 red bell peppers
• 1/4 cup dry white wine
• 1 cup high-quality neutral-tasting chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 cup half-and-half
• 1 pound linguine or rotini
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• Few sprigs fresh basil (for garnish)

1. Preheat the broiler. Lightly oil a rimmed baking sheet.

2. Place the bell peppers on the baking sheet with space between them. Broil 4 inches from the heat for 15 to 20 minutes, until charred all over, turning several times.

3. Place the peppers in a covered bowl, plastic bag or paper bag. Seal and let steam for about 10 minutes to loosen skins.

4. Cut slits in the peppers and drain briefly into a small bowl to catch any juices. Scrape or peel the skins and discard. Scrape and discard the seeds and membranes.

5. Chop the yellow peppers. Combine them in a food processor or blender with the garlic and pepper juices. Process until finely chopped. Add the broth and wine and process to make a smooth puree. Transfer to a saucepan and add half-and-half. Heat gently over meduim heat, stirring occasionally.

6. Cut the red peppers into thin, 1 1/2-inch long strips.
   Cook the pasta in plenty of boiling salter water until soft. Drain well.

7. Transfer the pasta to a large serving bowl. Add the red pepper strips, and chopped basil. Toss to continue. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve at once, garnished with the basil sprigs.

8. Image credit - http://blog.fatfreevegan.com/2008/10/pasta-with-peppers-and-sausage

[e-Rambler]

on 9/24/2009 5*... Interesting and delicious sounding pasta with roasted peppers recipe that I'll try. Thanks for sharing!

[didi8u]

on 9/10/2009 Thanks for sharing your recips on How to Make Pasta with Roasted Peppers. 5* Cant wait to try it.

[MyJB]

on 6/5/2009 Nicely written. Thanks.