One-Pot Penne with Roasted Red Pepper and Garlic


Penne pasta with roasted red peppers, fresh oregano and grated Parmesan cheese.

The average person who visits the Café is not interested in becoming the next Top Chef.

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That’s why our crack team of recipe testers think they slightly messed up with this savory One-Pot Penne Recipe.

Our recipe tester’s say:

“It’s as easy-to-make as boxed mac and fluorescent cheese.”

But unless you have a garden, are into hydroponics, or enjoy over-paying for fresh herbs at the grocery store, then using fresh oregano may NOT be an option.

Sprinkling penne pasta with grated Parmesan cheese.

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A spoonful of jarred pesto (or anything colorful) will look and taste just as amazing! 😍

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One-Pot Penne with Roasted Red Pepper and Garlic

Makes: 4 servings ~ Time: 10 minutes to prepare, 10 minutes to cook

INGREDIENTS

  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, crushed (use a garlic press to do this)
  • 2 cups uncooked Pennette Rigate (or any small pasta) (7 oz. / 200 g)
  • 2 roasted red peppers from a jar, chopped
  • 1 or 2 Tbsp. of a chopped fresh oregano (or something colorful that goes well with pasta)
  • Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • Pinch or two crushed red chili flakes (optional)
  • Salt and pepper

STEPS

  1. Heat oil, in a large pot over medium-low heat just until oil is hot, about 1 minute. Add crushed garlic. Lightly season with salt and pepper. Cook and stir for one minute making sure not to brown the garlic. Drain garlic-flavored oil in a small bowl and set aside.
  2. Fill the same pot, with enough water to cook pasta (a short-cut is to heat the water in a kettle while making the garlic oil, so the water is already hot when it goes in the pot). Bring water to a boil, and cook pasta according to package directions. Drain.
  3. Return drained pasta to pot. Add oil-garlic mixture, roasted red peppers, and oregano. Toss to coat pasta. Lightly season with salt and pepper. Finish with desired amount of Parmesan cheese and red chili flakes (if using).

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One Pot Penne with Roasted Red Pepper and Garlic
Brent Garell | Founder College Recipe Cafe

Brent Garell – (hey that’s me) is the founder of College Recipe Cafe, and author of The Cook-a-Palooza Experience, and 15-Minute Money Saving Meals for Students. He teaches comfy ways to cook online at Cooking Pro Jumpstart.

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