Spicy Red Pepper Pasta

Creamy Homemade Red Pepper Pasta Sauce with a little Kick of Chilli for an amazing and fiery flavour, perfect along side my Easy Garlic Bread Pizza.

Serves 4 - Approx. 355 KCal Per Portion

Ingredients (Serves 4 – Approx. 355 Kcal per portion)

• 400g Pasta

• 2 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil

• 1 Red Onion (Diced)

• 2 Red Bell Peppers (Diced)

• 2 Cloves Garlic (Grated)

• 1 Tsp Fresh Ginger (Grated)

• 1-2 Red Chilies (Depending on your spice preference)

• 100g Mascarpone (Or Light Cream Cheese)

• 1 Tsp Salt

• 200ml Boiling Water

• Fresh Parsley (Chopped)

Method

1. Heat 1 Tbsp Olive Oil in a Pan on Medium-High Heat.

2. Add the Onion and fry for a 2-3 Minutes.

3. Turn the heat down to Medium and add the Peppers, Garlic, Ginger Red Chilies & Salt and fry for another 2-3 minutes.

4. Add 200ml Boiling water, cover and leave to cook for 10-15 minutes until soft (Stirring occasionally)

5. Once softened, add the contents of the pan to a Blender along with the Mascarpone Cheese & 1 Tbsp olive Oil Blend until smooth and creamy, and set aside.

6. In a separate Pan, cook the pasta for 2 minutes less than the manufacturers guide.

7. Drain the pasta and return to the Pan along with the Spicy Pepper Sauce and combine until completely covered, heat over a Medium-Low heat for 2-3 Minutes.

8. Serve topped with a dollop of Mascarpone & Fresh Parsley.

Tip: Goes perfect along side my Easy Garlic Bread Pizza.