Chargrilled Pepper Pasta

Chargrilled Pepper Pasta is a 20-minute healthy comfort dinner. Pick estimates $5.77 a serving, above the catalog average of $5.05, with 18g of protein and 560 kcal. You need stove and 7 ingredients.

• 20 minCook time
• $5.77Est. cost
• 560Calories
• 18gProtein
• 78gCarbs
• 18gFat

Estimated cost per serving at a mid-range supermarket. Real prices vary by store and week.

Ingredients

• 🍝Penne PastaPantry3 oz
• 🫑Bell PepperProduce1½ piece
• 🍅Cherry TomatoesProduce½ cup
• 🧄GarlicProduce2 clove
• 🫒Olive OilPantry1 tbsp
• 🧀Parmesan CheeseDairy & Eggs1 oz
• 🌿BasilProduce2 tbsp

Method

1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the penne for 10 minutes until al dente, then drain.
2. Quarter the bell peppers and halve the cherry tomatoes.
3. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over high heat and char the peppers for 6 minutes, turning occasionally, until blistered.
4. Add the tomatoes and minced garlic and cook for 2 minutes until the tomatoes start to soften.
5. Transfer the peppers and tomatoes to a blender with a splash of pasta water and blitz into a chunky sauce.
6. Toss the sauce with the drained pasta, then plate and top with grated Parmesan and torn basil.

You'll need

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