Linguine With Red Pepper Sauce
- Cooking spray
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 3 cups chopped red bell pepper
- 2 small garlic cloves, crushed
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 6 cups hot cooked linguine (cooked without salt or fat)
- Fresh basil sprigs (optional)
- Coat a nonstick skillet with cooking spray; add oil. Place over medium heat until hot. Add red bell pepper and garlic; cook, uncovered, 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Set aside, and cool slightly.
- Place pepper mixture in container of an electric blender or food processor; add chopped basil and next 3 ingredients. Cover and process until smooth, stopping once to scrape down sides. For each serving, top 1 cup pasta with 1/4 cup pepper sauce. Garnish, if desired. Serve immediately.
cooking spray, olive oil, red bell pepper, garlic, fresh basil, balsamic vinegar, salt, pepper, hot cooked linguine, fresh basil sprigs
Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/linguine-with-red-pepper-sauce-0 (may not work)