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5 from 3 votes

Basil Pesto Pasta Recipe

Enjoy a delicious pasta cooked with 5 basic ingredients right off your pantry/Fridge
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes
Total: 25 minutes
Servings: 4 PEOPLE
Author: Ruchi

Ingredients

  • 1 box of Rotini Pasta
  • 1 medium Onion, cubed
  • 1 small Red Capsicum, cubed
  • 1/2 cup Homemade Basil pesto
  • 1/2 teaspoon Crushed Red chili flakes (adjust accordingly)
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil

Instructions

  • Before we begin prep up all the ingredients.
  • Place pasta in a pan filled 3/4 with water..
  • Drizzle some olive oil and add salt. Bring it to a boil and cook as per package instructions.
  • Once boiled, allow it to sit in water for a while. Do not drain it.
  • Heat a pan and dry roast the veggies till they are caramelized.
  • Keep them aside.
  • When ready to mix; using a strainer drop the pasta from the boiling pot to a fresh pan.
  • Add red chilies and salt..
  • Mix in Pasta sauce..
  • Mix till it's well blended. Adjust your seasonings.
  • Add in the caramelized veggies..
  • And give it a final toss.
  • Serve it in a bowl. I find bowls make it easier option to serve when it comes to pasta :)