JALAPENO PESTO PASTA

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I got the jalapeno sauce recipe from Aprovecho: A Mexican-American Border Cookbook. The sauce freezes nicely. The pasta mix-ins are just what I had on hand the first time I made it; it works well and helps to cut the heat if your sauce is too spicy.

Provided by Robyns Cookin

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 2h19m

Yield 6 , 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 large fresh jalapenos
1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon table salt
8 ounces dry pasta
8 ounces rotini pasta, cooked according to package directions
1 large tomatoes, seeded and diced
1 (4 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
4 green onions, sliced
salt and fresh cracked black pepper

Steps:

  • Jalapeno Pasta Sauce:.
  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
  • Roast the jalapenos on a foil-lined baking sheet for 40 minutes.
  • Place the peppers in a plastic bag and seal.
  • Let stand for 20-30 minutes, or until the peppers are cool enough to handle.
  • Wearing gloves, carefully peel and seed the jalapenos. Make sure to remove all of the ribs.
  • Rinse under cold water to remove excess seeds.
  • Combine the jalapenos, Parmesan cheese, oil, and salt in a food processor.
  • Process until almost smooth and set aside.
  • Pasta:.
  • Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to package directions.
  • Drain and rinse with cold water until no longer hot.
  • Toss the cooked pasta with the jalapeno sauce.
  • Mix in the tomato, black olives, green onions, and salt and pepper.

Muhammad Iqbal Muhammad iqbal
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This dish was amazing! The jalapenos added a nice kick of heat and the pesto sauce was creamy and flavorful. The pasta was cooked perfectly and the whole dish came together beautifully.


Michael McCarthy
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This was a delicious and easy recipe to make. I love the combination of spicy jalapenos and creamy pesto. The pasta was cooked perfectly and the whole dish came together beautifully.


Ariganyira Angel
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! The pesto sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the jalapenos added just the right amount of heat. The pasta was cooked perfectly and the whole dish came together beautifully.


Jasim Rana
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I love spicy food and this dish did not disappoint. The jalapenos added a lot of heat, and the pesto sauce was creamy and flavorful. The pasta was cooked perfectly and the whole dish came together beautifully.


Carolina Morales
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This dish was amazing! The jalapenos added a nice kick of heat and the pesto sauce was creamy and flavorful. The pasta was cooked perfectly and the whole dish came together beautifully.


percy gammage
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This was a delicious and easy recipe to make. I love the combination of spicy jalapenos and creamy pesto. The pasta was cooked perfectly and the whole dish came together beautifully.


Natasha Cavazos
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The pesto sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the jalapenos added just the right amount of heat. The pasta was cooked perfectly and the whole dish came together beautifully.


Stella D Garza
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it. The jalapenos added a lot of heat, and the pesto sauce was creamy and flavorful. The pasta was cooked perfectly and the whole dish came together beautifully.


Charles Stewart
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I'm not a huge fan of spicy food, but this dish was surprisingly mild. The jalapenos added just a hint of heat, and the pesto sauce was creamy and flavorful. The pasta was cooked perfectly and the whole dish came together beautifully.


Amie F
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This was a delicious and easy recipe to make. The pesto sauce was simple to prepare and the pasta cooked quickly. The jalapenos added a nice kick of heat and the overall flavor was amazing. I will definitely be making this again!


Leny Tomas
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I love spicy food, so I was excited to try this recipe. The jalapenos added just the right amount of heat, and the pesto sauce was creamy and flavorful. The pasta was cooked perfectly and the whole dish came together beautifully.


AW KARAN GAMING
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This jalapeno pesto pasta was a hit with my family! The combination of spicy jalapenos and creamy pesto created a delicious and flavorful dish. The pasta was cooked perfectly al dente and the pesto sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be m