Charred Pepper Penne Pasta
A flavorful and colorful pasta dish featuring charred peppers, onions, and rigate penne.
Ingredients
- ●2 charred peppersany color
- ●1 medium onionchopped
- ●3 cloves garlicminced
- ●8 oz penne rigatedried
- ●2 tbsp olive oilextra virgin
- ●to taste saltflaky
- ●to taste black pepperfreshly ground
- ●1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheeseoptional
Instructions
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1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
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2. Place the charred peppers on a baking sheet and roast in the oven for 15-20 minutes, or until tender.
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3. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
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4. Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
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5. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
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6. Add the cooked penne rigate to the skillet and toss with the onion and garlic mixture.
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7. Remove the charred peppers from the oven and let cool slightly.
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8. Peel the peppers and slice them into strips.
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9. Add the sliced peppers to the skillet with the penne and toss to combine.
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10. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
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11. Serve the pasta hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.