Spicy Calabrian Pesto Pasta — Everyday Gourmet

Ingredients

• 50g salami, chopped
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• ½ small onion, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, sliced
• 1 large red capsicum, chopped
• 3 large vine-ripened tomatoes, chopped
• ½-1 tsp chilli flakes (add more depending on how spicy you prefer)
• 1 cup fresh basil leaves
• 250g ricotta
• 50g pecorino cheese, grated
• Salt and pepper
• 400g fresh tagliatelle, or any pasta of your choice