Pitchfork Pasta with Torched Tomato Sauce Recipe - Recipezazz.com

Ingredients

• *For the Torched Tomato Sauce:*
• 4 large tomatoes, halved
• 2 red bell peppers, halved and seeds removed
• 1 onion, peeled and quartered
• 4 cloves garlic, peeled
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to your preferred level of spiciness)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh basil leaves for garnish
• *For the Pitchfork Pasta:*
• 12 ounces penne or your preferred pasta shape
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
• 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded (optional for added protein)
• Grated Parmesan cheese for serving