Pesto Noodles

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Pesto Noodles

Description

Cooking Time

Preparation Time :15 Min

Cook Time : 15 Min

Total Time : 30 Min

Ingredients

Serves : 1
  • 1 pound bucatini spaghetti or other favorite noodle


  • 1 garlic cloves


  • 1/2 cup onions


  • 2 cups fresh Capsicum


  • 1/2 cup olive oil


  • 1/2 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese


  • 1/2 lemon juiced


  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

  • Cook the spaghetti or other pasta in large pot of salted boiling water according to package directions or until al dente. Drain the pasta and reserve 1 cup of the cooking water.
  • While pasta is cooking, add the roughly chopped garlic, and finely grated parmesan cheese to a food processor and process until smooth. 
  • Then, add in the onions and capsicum to a wok. Pulse a few times until saute. Season with salt give a squeeze of lemon juice, and whiz again until combined. Taste for seasoning and adjust to your liking.
  • Toss the hot noodles with the pesto in a large bowl and add reserved cooking water ¼ cup at a time or until saucy. Top with the capsicums and season with more salt and pepper if desired and garnish with more parmesan cheese.