Spaghetti with bell pepper sauce
4 servings
20 minutes
Spaghetti with bell pepper sauce is a bright and aromatic Italian recipe that combines the tenderness of pasta with the rich flavor of vegetable sauce. Bell pepper adds sweet notes to the dish, while garlic and basil enhance its robust taste. Tomato paste adds a slight tang and binds the ingredients into a harmonious sauce. This dish is perfect for a light yet hearty dinner, especially when paired with a glass of white wine. The recipe's origins trace back to traditional Italian motifs where fresh vegetables and herbs play a key role in creating unforgettable flavors. The dish can be served as a standalone treat or complemented with grated Parmesan for a richer taste.

1
Boil spaghetti in salted water until al dente. Melt butter in a pan until golden. Rinse spaghetti, then mix with the butter.
- Spaghetti: 300 g
- Salt: to taste
- Butter: 50 g
2
Chop the onion into small cubes, finely chop the garlic, and sauté in olive oil. Cut the bell pepper into cubes and add to the onion.
- Onion: 1 piece
- Garlic: 5 clove
- Olive oil: 50 ml
- Sweet pepper: 1 piece
3
Add salt, pepper, basil, and tomato paste. Add water, bring to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Dried basil: pinch
- Tomato paste: 1 tablespoon
4
Serve the spaghetti drizzled with sauce.









