Sunday, September 4, 2016

PASTA CON CREMA DI PEPERONI

One of our family's favorite, quick, inexpensive and tasty pasta dish.

INGREDIENTS for five people 

1 chopped onion
1 chopped fresh red pepper 
Salt 
Fresh basil
EVO oil
Heavy Cream
Grated Parmigiano 
1 package of penne or rigatoni 

Sautée onion and pepper in some olive oil (enough to barely cover the bottom of pan), for about ten minutes on medium heat, until onion becomes translucent and pepper is tender.
Meanwhile, put your pasta pot on and bring water to a boil.
Transfer pepper and onion to a blender, add heavy cream, fresh basil and salt to taste and blend together into a smooth mixture.
Transfer back to pan and cook on low heat for a couple of minutes. 
Cook pasta according to package directions, drain and toss in with cream. Stir in low heat for a minute and serve right away sprinkled with freshly grated Parmigiano cheese.