Paprika Pesto Pasta
A vibrant and flavorful pasta dish featuring smoky paprika, roasted red peppers, and fresh herbs, perfect for a quick and delicious meal.
Ingredients
Red Peppers
- 1.5 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 cloves garlic (peeled)
- 0.67 cup pine nuts
- 4 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- Zest and juice of one small lemon lemon zest and juice
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 0.33 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- to taste Salt and pepper
- Pasta Pasta (uncooked)
Instructions
- Combine roasted red peppers, smoked paprika, garlic, pine nuts, parsley, lemon zest, and juice in a food processor. Pulse until finely chopped.
- Gradually add half of the olive oil and blend until smooth. Add more oil for desired consistency.
- Mix in Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cook pasta until al dente, drain, and reserve some pasta water.
- Toss pasta with pesto, adding reserved water if needed. Garnish with parsley and Parmesan.
Notes
Use fresh parsley for best flavor and adjust seasoning as needed.