Pasta in the Pink With Red Pepper Puree

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"Cucina Simpatica"

 

• Ready In: 55mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 4 red bell peppers, charred and peeled
• 1⁄2 cup chopped canned tomatoes in puree
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1⁄2 cup freshly grated pecorino romano cheese
• 1⁄2 cup coarsely shredded fontina
• 2 tablespoons ricotta cheese
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 lb imported pasta shells (conchiglie rigate)
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter

directions

1. Preheat oven to 500°.
2. Bring 5 quarts of water to a boil in a big pot.
3. Halve the peppers, remove the seeds, and puree them in a blender; you should have about 1 cup puree.
4. In a big bowl, combine all the ingredients except the pasta and butter.
5. Parboil the pasta for 4 minutes; drain and add to the ingredients in the bowl; tossing to combine.
6. Divide the pasta mixture among 6-8 individual, shallow, ceramic gratin dishes (1 ½ to 2 cups capacity).
7. Dot with butter and bake until bubbly and brown on top, about 7-10 minutes.

Reviews

[Karen Elizabeth]

I found this very easy to prepare, I cut the recipe for 2 for a lovely dinner. I might add red pepper flakes another time for a little heat in the sauce, but otherwise, enjoyed this very much, thank you! Made for FFF Think Pink 2014

 

[French Tart]

A REALLY nice twist for a pasta sauce! I blended my tomatoes and peppers together and then mixed it through freshly boiled ravioli with all the other sauce ingredients, and the flavours were amazing together. I did not bake it, as it was a light and quick supper dish for two, but I will next time. I served the cheese on the side, and we ate this with crusty fresh French bread. Made for Think Pink - Breast Cancer Awareness Month in the TOTM forum. Merci - FT:-)