Pasta with Sweet Pepper Sauce
4 servings
60 minutes
Pasta with sweet pepper sauce is the embodiment of vibrant flavors of Italian cuisine. This recipe originates from the sunny regions of Italy, where fresh vegetables, aromatic spices, and high-quality pasta create harmonious dishes. The gentle sweetness of roasted peppers combines with the mild heat of garlic and chili, while cumin adds a subtle Eastern touch. Tomatoes and tomato paste give richness to the sauce, and basil adds freshness. The sauce envelops hot pasta, creating a delicate, silky texture. This dish is perfect for family dinners as well as festive occasions. Its ease of preparation makes it accessible even for novice cooks, while its balanced flavor is a true delight for gourmets.
1
Remove seeds from sweet peppers, divide each into 4 parts, and cut into strips.
- Fresh yellow pepper: 225 g
- Fresh red pepper: 225 g
2
Lightly crush the cumin and fry for a minute. Pour in the olive oil, and when it heats up, add the pepper strips, chopped garlic, and crushed chili pepper. Cook on low heat for 40 minutes until the peppers are soft.
- Caraway: 1 teaspoon
- Olive oil: 2 teaspoons
- Fresh yellow pepper: 225 g
- Fresh red pepper: 225 g
- Garlic: 5 clove
- Chili pepper: 2 pieces
3
Dip the tomatoes in boiling water, drain the water after a minute, peel the tomatoes, and chop them.
- Tomatoes: 4 pieces
4
Add tomatoes along with tomato paste to the peppers. Season with salt and pepper, and continue cooking uncovered on high heat for about five minutes until the mixture thickens.
- Tomatoes: 4 pieces
- Sun-dried tomato paste: 2 tablespoons
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
5
Boil the pasta, drain the water, return the pasta to a warm pot, add the warm sauce, and place it on low heat. Stir and cook for about a minute.
- Paste: 450 g
- Sun-dried tomato paste: 2 tablespoons
6
Serve immediately on heated plates, garnished with basil.
- Basil: 4 g