Penne with Red Pepper Pesto (Pesto Calabrese)

Penne with Red Pepper Pesto (Pesto Calabrese)

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Basil and pine nuts get the boot in this creamy-spicy pesto from southern Italy.

Keywords

  • Italian
  • Europe
  • Fruits & Vegetables
  • Vegetables
  • Grains
  • Rice & Beans
  • ATK Staff Pick
  • Vegetarian
  • Weeknight
  • Main Courses
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  • Spoon
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Ingredients

  • 3 red bell peppers, stemmed, seeded, and cut into 1/4-inch-wide strips (5 cups)
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • Salt
  • pepper
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 plum tomato, cored, seeded, and chopped
  • 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 1/2-3/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, minced to paste
  • 1/2 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving
  • 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
  • 1 pound penne

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