Linguine With Red Pepper Sauce |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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A fabulous red pepper sauce made with fresh basil and fresh red bell peppers. This pureed sauce will amaze you with its simplicity and flavor. Ingredients:
cooking spray |
1 teaspoon olive oil |
1 1/2 cups chopped sweet red peppers |
1 garlic clove, crushed |
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil |
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar |
1/8 teaspoon salt |
1/8 teaspoon black pepper |
6 ounces linguine, uncooked |
fresh basil sprig (optional) |
Directions:
1. Coat a nonstick skillet with cooking spray; add oil. Place over medium heat until hot. Add sweet red pepper and garlic; cook, uncovered, 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Set aside, and cool slightly.
2. Place pepper mixture in container of an electric blender or food processor; add chopped basil and next 3 ingredients. Cover and process until smooth, stopping once to scrape down sides.
3. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.
4. To serve, top pasta with pepper sauce. Garnish with basil sprigs, if desired.
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