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Pesto with Roasted Italian Red Peppers - Recipe

A pesto sauce recipe variation made with roasted red Italian sweet peppers.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: pasta
Servings: 2
Calories: 350kcal
Author: Mike Hultquist

Ingredients

  • 2 large sweet peppers roasted and chopped
  • 1 cup chopped basil leaves
  • 2 garlic cloves chopped
  • 2 tablespoons pine nuts
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Combine the roasted peppers, basil, garlic, pine nuts, salt, and pepper in a food processor.
  • Process until coarsely chopped.
  • Drizzle in olive oil and process until smooth.

Notes

The recipe show is simple. I just tossed the pesto with some cooked noodles, topped with quick-grilled seasoned shrimp, and topped it all with a bit of shredded Parmesan cheese. It's nice to keep some extra pesto on hand for quick meals. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 346mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 4360IU | Vitamin C: 155.1mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1.6mg