Red Pepper Pesto Pasta
An easy vegetarian pasta dish made with jarred roasted red peppers.
Ingredients
- 1 12 oz package angel hair pasta, or other pasta of your choice
- 1 14.5 oz jar roasted red peppers, drained
- 1/4 cup fresh basil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 Tbs balsamic vinaigrette
- 1/3 cup pine nuts
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 pinch kosher salt, or to taste
- 1 pinch pepper, or to taste
- 1 6 oz can black olives, cut into halves
Directions
- Prepare pasta according to package directions.
- Add red peppers, fresh basil, garlic, balsamic vinegar, and pine nuts to food processor.
- Pulse until fine. Stream in olive oil while food processor is on.
- Add Parmesan cheese and blend until combined. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Add pasta to large bowl. Add olives and pesto. Mix well to combine. Serve with salad and fresh bread.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 749
Calories from Fat 386 (52%)
(68%)Total Fat 44g
(36%)Saturated Fat 7g
Polyunsaturated Fat 7g
Monounsaturated Fat 23g
(4%)Cholesterol 11mg
(27%)Sodium 643mg
(9%)Potassium 329mg
Total Carbohydrate 72g
(20%)Dietary Fiber 5g
Sugars 1g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
(36%)Protein 18g
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