Roasted Red Pepper Pasta Nests

Directions

  1. 1Place sliced red bell peppers and halved shallots on a baking sheet.
  2. 2Add a bulb of garlic, olive oil, salt and oregano.
  3. 3Roast until tender.
  4. 4Blend the roasted ingredients in a food processor.
  5. 5Transfer the blended mixture to a pan.
  6. 6Add heavy cream and stir.
  7. 7Add cooked spaghetti and pasta water.
  8. 8Mix well.
  9. 9Add Parmigiano Reggiano.
  10. 10Use a ladle and chopsticks to create pasta nests on a plate.
  11. 11Garnish with crushed red chili flakes and more cheese.

Ingredients

  • 0.5 lb thin spaghetti
  • 2 red bell peppers, sliced
  • 1 shallot, halved
  • 1 bulb garlic
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • to taste salt
  • to taste oregano
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 0.33 cup Parmigiano Reggiano, finely grated
  • crushed red chili flakes
  • to garnish chopped Italian parsley
  • as needed pasta water