Recipe: Pasta With Fried Peppers and Winter Pesto

from the farm!

For The Peppers

A handful of Sweet Italian Frying Peppers

Olive Oil

A sprinkle of salt and pepper

For The Pesto

1 Cup Arugula

1 Cup Kale

1/4 cup pine nuts

1/2 cup olive oil

1/2 fresh grated parmesan cheese

3 tbs lemon juice

2 cloves garlic

A pinch of salt

For The Pasta

1 lb pasta of your choice, cooked per package instructions

Freshly grated parmesan cheese to taste

Chopped parsley to garnish

 

To Prepare The Peppers

Cut peppers in half and remove stems and seeds. Heat a large saute pan over medium to high heat. Add just enough olive oil to cover the pan and toss in the peppers. Season with salt and pepper and cook for a total of 10-12 minutes depending on the size of the peppers.

To Prepare The Pesto

Place all ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth.

Toss cooked pasta with peppers and pesto, top with parmesan and parsley.