Roasted Pepper and Goat Cheese Pasta

Summary

Yield
4 Servings
Source

Cooking Light, May 2006

Prep time30 minutes

Description

Ingredients

3 Red Bell Peppers
5TeaspoonOlive Oil
2CloveGarlic
1⁄2CupChicken Broth
2TablespoonLemon Juice
2TeaspoonSugar
3⁄4TeaspoonSalt
1⁄4TeaspoonGround Black Pepper
1⁄8TeaspoonCrushed Red Pepper
1⁄4CupBasil (chopped)
8OunceFarfalle Pasta
1⁄2CupGoat Cheese (2 oz, crumbled)

Instructions

1.Preheat broiler.
2.Cut bell peppers in half lengthwise; discard seeds and membranes. Place pepper halves, skin sides up, on a foil-lined baking sheet; flatten with hand. Broil 8 minutes or until blackened. Place peppers in a zip-top plastic bag; seal. Let stand 20 minutes. Peel; place peppers in a blender.
3.Fill a medium pot with water and bring to a boil. Cook pasta according to package instructions.
4.Heat 2 teaspoons oil in small skillet over medium heat. Add garlic; saute 1 minute. Remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes. Add garlic mixture, remaining 1 tablespoon oil, broth, and next 5 ingredients (through red pepper) to blender with peppers; process until smooth. Combine bell pepper mixture and basil with pasta. Sprinkle with cheese.