Cooking from the Glossies: Angel Hair Pasta with Red Pepper Pesto and Basil

Health score
53%
Cooking from the Glossies: Angel Hair Pasta with Red Pepper Pesto and Basil
45 min.
4
420kcal

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Welcome to a delightful culinary adventure with our Angel Hair Pasta with Red Pepper Pesto and Basil! This vibrant dish is not only a feast for the eyes but also a celebration of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Perfect for a light lunch or as a stunning side dish, this recipe brings together the delicate texture of angel hair pasta and the rich, smoky essence of roasted red peppers.

In just 45 minutes, you can create a meal that serves four, making it ideal for family gatherings or a cozy dinner with friends. The combination of fresh basil, toasted pine nuts, and creamy pecorino cheese elevates this dish to a whole new level, ensuring that every bite is packed with flavor. With a health score of 53 and only 420 calories per serving, you can indulge without the guilt!

Whether you're a seasoned chef or a cooking novice, this recipe is straightforward and rewarding. The process of roasting the peppers and blending them into a chunky pesto is not only satisfying but also fills your kitchen with an irresistible aroma. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to impress your loved ones with this deliciously simple yet elegant pasta dish!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 pound angel hair pasta 
  • 0.3 cup basil chopped
  • small garlic clove smashed
  • 0.3 cup olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin
  • 0.5 cup pecorino cheese shaved
  • tablespoon pinenuts 
  • medium bell pepper red
  • servings pepper black freshly ground

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • blender
  • plastic wrap
  • broiler

Directions

  1. Roast the red peppers over a gas flame or under the broiler, turning occasionally, until charred all over.
  2. Transfer the peppers to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap and let cool. Peel, core, and chop the peppers.
  3. In a small skillet, toast the pine nuts over moderate heat until golden, about four minutes.
  4. Let cool.
  5. Transfer the peppers and the pine nuts to a blender.
  6. Add the garlic and whole basil leaves and blend until coarsely chopped.
  7. Add the olive oil and puree to a chunky pesto. Season with salt and pepper.
  8. In a large saucepan of boiling salted water, add the pasta and cook until al dente.
  9. Drain and cool slightly under running water.
  10. Transfer the pasta to a bowl and toss with the pesto. Season the pasta with salt and pepper. Top with the chopped basil and pecorino and serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Calories420kcal
Protein11.99%
Fat41.89%
Carbs46.12%

Properties

Glycemic Index
58.25
Glycemic Load
18.36
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
20.7434782943%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.56mg
Kaempferol
0.02mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.22mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:419.81kcal
20.99%
Fat:19.72g
30.34%
Saturated Fat:4.34g
27.11%
Carbohydrates:48.85g
16.28%
Net Carbohydrates:45.01g
16.37%
Sugar:5.46g
6.06%
Cholesterol:13mg
4.33%
Sodium:157.5mg
6.85%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:12.7g
25.4%
Vitamin C:114.76mg
139.11%
Vitamin A:2926.76IU
58.54%
Selenium:37.87µg
54.1%
Manganese:0.88mg
44.25%
Vitamin E:3.69mg
24.61%
Phosphorus:241.89mg
24.19%
Vitamin K:20.58µg
19.6%
Vitamin B6:0.37mg
18.26%
Calcium:156.14mg
15.61%
Fiber:3.85g
15.38%
Folate:54.05µg
13.51%
Magnesium:53.48mg
13.37%
Copper:0.23mg
11.26%
Zinc:1.53mg
10.19%
Potassium:349.33mg
9.98%
Vitamin B3:1.98mg
9.88%
Vitamin B2:0.16mg
9.64%
Iron:1.5mg
8.34%
Vitamin B1:0.12mg
7.67%
Vitamin B5:0.6mg
5.97%
Vitamin B12:0.14µg
2.33%