Linguine with Red Pepper Sauce
Serving Size
1/2 cup
Servings
6
Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
30 min
Ingredients
1 teaspoon
olive oil
1 1/2 cups
red bell pepper, chopped
1
garlic clove, chopped
2 tablespoons
fresh basil leaves, chopped
2 tablespoons
balsamic vinegar
1/8 teaspoon
salt
1/8 teaspoon
black pepper
6 ounces
uncooked linguine
Directions
- Heat oil in a nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium heat. Add red bell pepper and garlic; cook, uncovered, 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Set aside, and cool slightly.
- Place pepper mixture in a blender; add chopped basil and next 3 ingredients. Process until smooth, stopping once to scrape down sides.
- Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.
- To serve, top pasta with pepper sauce. Garnish with basil sprigs, if desired.
Nutrition Information
Calories | 117 |
Fat | 1.5 g |
Saturated fat | 0.2 g |
Protein | 3.7 g |
Carbs | 22.2 g |
Fiber | 1.7 g |
Sodium | 51 mg |
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