Italian
Pasta with Peppers and Asparagus Pesto
by Cucina con Simone · 162K subscribers on YouTube
A simple and delicious pasta dish with roasted peppers and a creamy asparagus pesto, made with everyday ingredients.
- Difficulty
- medium
Ingredients
12 items- Short PastaAny short pasta of your choice (spaghetti, tagliatelle, etc. also acceptable)
- Bell PeppersFresh, colorful peppers, chopped
- AsparagusFresh asparagus, trimmed
- Extra Virgin Olive OilAs needed for cooking and for the pesto
- SaltTo taste
- PepperTo taste (optional)
- OnionFinely chopped
- White WineA splash for deglazing
- WalnutsA handful
- ParsleyFresh, a small bunch
- 1/2 pcsGarlicHalf a clove
- Parmigiano Reggiano(optional) — Grated, for serving (or Grana Padano, Pecorino)
Method
- Prepare the asparagus: steam them in a microwave-safe container with a little water for 15 minutes (or boil them in salted water).
- While the asparagus cook, heat olive oil in a pan over high heat and add the chopped peppers. Season with salt and let them char slightly.
- Lower the heat and add finely chopped onion. Sauté until translucent.
- Deglaze the pan with a splash of white wine, scraping up any browned bits. Let the wine evaporate completely.
- In a tall container, combine the steamed asparagus, a handful of walnuts, parsley, salt, olive oil, and half a clove of garlic. Blend into a creamy pesto.
- Add the asparagus pesto to the pan with the peppers and stir to combine. Let the flavours meld for a minute.
- Cook your chosen pasta (short pasta recommended) in boiling salted water until al dente. Reserve some pasta water.
- Drain the pasta and add it to the pan with the sauce. Toss well, adding a splash of pasta water if needed to loosen.
- Serve with a generous sprinkle of grated Parmesan (or Grana Padano, Pecorino) and fresh parsley.
Cucina con Simone
Home cook162K subscribers on YouTube41.4M total channel viewsBenvenuti nel canale dello Chef Simone! Qui condivido ricette della tradizione italiana e creazioni ispirate dalla mia esperienza internazionale. Il mio obiettivo è aiutare tutte le famiglie a cucinare piatti indimenticabili, senza spendere una fortuna, utilizzando prodotti facilmente reperibili nei supermercati di tutto il mondo. Se amate la buona cucina, scoprire sapori autentici e imparare trucchi e consigli semplici, questo è il canale giusto per voi. Unisciti a me in questa avventura culinaria e porta il gusto in tavola con soddisfazione e facilità!
