Capellini With Roasted Peppers And Garlic Recipe
- 2 whl Red Bell Peppers
- 10 x Cloves Garlic, (Up To 12)
- 1 tsp Extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 8 ounce Capellini Pasta, (Thin Spaghetti)
- 1/2 c. Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 Tbsp. Butter
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Grnd Black Pepper
- 4 sprg Fresh Basil Freshly Shredded Parmesan Cheese
- Using sharp knife, poke small hole in bottom of each bell pepper.
- Place on foil-lined baking sheet.
- Peel garlic cloves and place in single layer on 10-inch piece of foil.
- Drizzle garlic with the 1 t extra virgin olive oil; sprinkle with the 1/4 t salt.
- Fold foil around garlic to totally encase and form a flat packet.
- Place foil packet on baking sheet next to peppers.
- Place under broiler so which tops of peppers and foil packet are 3 inches away from heat source.
- Roast for 15 to 18 min, turning peppers and foil packet every 5 min till blisters form over entire skins of peppers.
- Place peppers in a paper bag for 10 to 15 min to steam.
- Remove and throw away stem, skin, and seeds.
- Cut peppers into 1/2-inch strips.
- In large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta according to package directions.
- Meanwhile, in large skillet over medium-low heat, heat the 1/2 c. extra virgin olive oil, butter, the 1 t salt, and black pepper.
- Add in bell pepper strips and whole cloves of roasted garlic.
- When pasta is al dente (slightly resistant to the bite), drain and add in to skillet.
- Toss to coat pasta.
- Serve immediately topped with sprig of fresh basil and parmesan cheese.
- NOTES : Freshly roasted bell peppers and whole cloves of garlic make this simple pasta dish a flavor classic.
- Make ahead tip: Roast bell peppers and garlic several hrs in advance; set aside till ready to cook pasta.
red bell peppers, garlic, olive oil, salt, capellini pasta, extra virgin olive oil, butter, salt, black pepper, fresh basil
Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/capellini-with-roasted-peppers-and-garlic-99223 (may not work)