Penne Pasta with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
User Reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6 Servings
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Calories
388 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Penne Pasta with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
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Tons of veggies are packed into this penne pasta recipe. Tossed with a delicious roasted red pepper sauce and finished with briny capers.
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Ingredients
The Sauce
- 2 roasted red peppers chopped
- 3 tablespoons slivered almonds toasted
- 1 garlic clove chopped
- ⅓ cup chopped cilantro
- 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 ½ teaspoons freshly-squeezed lime juice
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ cup vegetable broth
The Rest
- 1 box 14 ounce Barilla® Whole Grain Penne pasta
- 1 head 2 ¼ pound cauliflower, trimmed and cut into florets
- 3 tablespoon capers
- salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup minced cilantro
- grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
The Sauce:
- In the bowl of a food processor or heavy-duty blender, combine roasted red peppers, toasted almonds, garlic, cilantro, Parmesan cheese and lime juice. Puree together until just combined. With motor running, slowly pour in the olive oil and puree until the sauce is smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Transfer the sauce to a small saucepan set over medium-low heat. Whisk in vegetable broth and heat the sauce. Keep warm on low.
The Rest:
- Cook the whole grain penne according to package instructions. Drain.
- While the pasta is cooking, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add cauliflower and cook until the cauliflower is tender. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cauliflower from cooking further.
- In the same pot, combine the penne and about ¾ of the cauliflower. Pour in roasted red pepper sauce and toss to coat. Stir in the capers.
- Set the pot over medium heat and re-heat to serving temperature. Taste and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Serve, topping each portion with the remaining cauliflower, minced cilantro and grated Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1Serving (⅙ of Recipe)
Calories
388kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
52g
(17%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
2mg
(1%)
Sodium
545mg
(23%)
Potassium
562mg
(16%)
Fiber
9g
(36%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
235IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
88.9mg
(99%)
Calcium
83mg
(8%)
Iron
1.1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 388 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1Serving (⅙ of Recipe) | |
| Calories | 388kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 52g | 17% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 545mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 562mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 235IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 88.9mg | 99% |
| Calcium | 83mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1.1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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