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Brazilian Pasta Festa
A colorful and festive Brazilian-inspired pasta dish that brings a taste of carnival to your table.
⏱25 min🍽4 servings📊medium
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Ingredients
- ●8 oz Farfalle pastabow-tie pasta
- ●1 cup Brazilian-style festive peppersany color, sliced
- ●2 Chewy sweet plantainsripe, sliced
- ●1/2 cup Brazilian-style salsahomemade or store-bought
- ●2 tbsp Pestohomemade or store-bought
- ●1/2 cup Cheddar cheeseshredded
- ●2 tbsp Olive oilfor cooking
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Instructions
- 1
Cook the farfalle pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- 2
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
- 3
Add the sliced peppers and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Add the sliced plantains and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until slightly caramelized.
- 5
Stir in the pesto and cook for 1-2 minutes, until heated through.
- 6
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to combine with the pepper and plantain mixture.
- 7
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 8
Transfer the pasta to a serving dish and top with shredded cheese.
- 9
Serve immediately, garnished with additional festive peppers if desired.