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Roasted Red Pepper and Pecan Pesto Penne
4.3 from 18 votes

Roasted Red Pepper and Pecan Pesto Penne

This Roasted Red Pepper and Pecan Pesto Penne has a delicious pesto sauce made with roasted red pepper and pecans over penne. You won't believe you were able to make such a tasty dish in under 30 minutes.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 729 kcal
Course: Main Course, Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 12 ounce pasta such as penne, or fettuccine
  • 1 cup pecans
  • 5 cloves garlic
  • ½ cup basil fresh
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 cup red bell pepper 1 small jar, roasted
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 6 lices Bacon fried or leftover chicken
  • ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper or to taste

Instructions

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  1. Boil pasta according to package instructions.
  2. In a food processor add pecans, garlic, basil, Parmesan cheese, olive oil and roasted red peppers. Pulse until everything together until it turns into a paste. 
  3. In a sauce pan, add the roasted red pepper paste and start with 1/2 cup of heavy cream. Cook over medium heat until it starts to boil; add mozzarella cheese and remainder 1/2 cup of heavy cream if sauce is too thick. Season with salt and pepper as needed. 
  4. Cook until cheese melts then add the pasta, bacon and toss everything together.
  5. Serve with some extra grated Parmesan cheese on top.

Notes

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 729kcal (36%) Carbohydrates 48g (16%) Protein 20g (40%) Fat 51g (78%) Saturated Fat 18g (90%) Cholesterol 89mg (30%) Sodium 928mg (39%) Potassium 339mg (7%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 1010IU (20%) Vitamin C 12.4mg (14%) Calcium 260mg (26%) Iron 1.7mg (9%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 729

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 729kcal 36%
Carbohydrates 48g 16%
Protein 20g 40%
Fat 51g 78%
Saturated Fat 18g 90%
Cholesterol 89mg 30%
Sodium 928mg 39%
Potassium 339mg 7%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 1010IU 20%
Vitamin C 12.4mg 14%
Calcium 260mg 26%
Iron 1.7mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.