Roasted Red Pepper and Pecan Pesto Penne

This Roasted Red Pepper and Pecan Pesto Penne has a delicious pesto sauce made with roasted red pepper and pecans over penne. You won't believe you were able to make such a tasty dish in under 30 minutes.

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Boil pasta according to package instructions.

Step 2

In a food processor add pecans, garlic, basil, Parmesan cheese, olive oil and roasted red peppers. Pulse until everything together until it turns into a paste.

Step 3

In a sauce pan, add the roasted red pepper paste and start with 1/2 cup of heavy cream. Cook over medium heat until it starts to boil; add mozzarella cheese and remainder 1/2 cup of heavy cream if sauce is too thick. Season with salt and pepper as needed.

Step 4

Cook until cheese melts then add the pasta, bacon and toss everything together.

Step 5

Serve with some extra grated Parmesan cheese on top.

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