- Calories 342
- Caloriesfromfat 26%
- Fat 9.8g
- Satfat 3.1g
- Monofat 5.1g
- Polyfat 1.2g
- Protein 12.1g
- Carbohydrate 53.4g
- Fiber 4.6g
- Cholesterol 7mg
- Iron 2.8mg
- Sodium 549mg
- Calcium 48mg
Roasted Pepper and Goat Cheese Pasta
Pureeing the roasted peppers into a sauce is an easy way to add a generous vegetable serving to a meal. To make this a vegetarian dish, substitute vegetable broth for chicken broth.
How to Make It
Step 1
Preheat broiler.
Step 2
Cut bell peppers in half lengthwise; discard seeds and membranes. Place pepper halves, skin sides up, on a foil-lined baking sheet; flatten with hand. Broil 8 minutes or until blackened. Place peppers in a zip-top plastic bag; seal. Let stand 20 minutes. Peel; place peppers in a blender.
Step 3
Heat 2 teaspoons oil in small skillet over medium heat. Add garlic; sauté 1 minute. Remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes. Add garlic mixture, remaining 1 tablespoon oil, broth, and next 5 ingredients (through red pepper) to blender with peppers; process until smooth. Combine bell pepper mixture and basil with pasta. Sprinkle with cheese.
Step 4
Wine note: A simple pasta dish doesn't need a superpricey wine. Instead, I like to take a tip from Italian trattorias and serve a simple, bracingly fresh white like pinot grigio. It's the ultimate no-frills, no-fuss wine, and its light citrus/almond/hay notes are great with goat cheese. Try Lagaria 2004 pinot grigio from Delle Venezie, Italy ($9). -Karen MacNeil
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kayakcook1's Review
This was easy, healthy, and best of all - delicious. I made it for friends last night and they all raved about it!
kjok1212's Review
I used a jar of roasted red peppers just for convenience. I cut the sugar in half, it is too sweet with the full amount. Couldn't find goat cheese crumbles, so used a block of goat cheese and stirred it in. Could use the addition of a protein or some veggies. Very good, would serve to guests as a side dish but not as main dish.
AprilJL's Review
This recipe is an old standby for me at this point--I love it. I have made many variations but I have found when I use a little less sugar and more crushed red pepper it is more to my taste (spicy!). It is also great with herbed goat cheese and grilled chicken.
ColoradoKO's Review