Bell Peppers Pasta with Tomatoes
This Italian Peppers Pasta Recipe is simple and satisfying, with sautéed bell peppers, tomatoes and flavorful Anchovies
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 350 gr. spaghetti
- 3 yellow bell peppers
- 150 gr. cherry tomatoes
- 7-8 anchovy fillets
- 1 onion
- 2 tbsp. salted capers
- 3 tbsp. of extra virgin olive oil
- 1 sprig of fresh basil leaves
- dried red chilli pepper to taste
- salt
Instructions
- Cut the peppers in half, length-ways, discard the stalks and seeds, then cut in thin slices and, finally, into small pieces. Soak them in cold water to make them more digestible.
- Wash the capers under running water
- Peel and finely slice the onion.
- In a large saucepan, heat the oil, add the anchovies and, with the help of a fork, melt them in the oil.
- Add the onion and cook on low heat for 5 minutes, then add the drained peppers, the chili pepper and the capers.
- Cover and cook for about 20 minutes until tender, stirring occasionally.
- After the time, put half the peppers in a blender, reduce them to a puree and pour it back into the pan.
- Cut the cherry tomatoes and pour them into the sauce and mix everything together.
- Cook for a further 10/15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, bring to a boil a large saucepan of salted boiling water and cook the Spaghetti.
- Drain the pasta “al dente”, pour it into the pan with the sauce, and add the roughly chopped basil leaves.
- Mix everything together to allow the flavor to combine.
- Your dish is ready!
Notes
How to make this recipe vegan?
You can easily turn this dish vegan by skipping the anchovies, it will still taste good
Can I make it ahead?
I recommend making only the sauce in advance. Leave the tomato off until just before serving to prevent soggily.
Can I freeze it?
You can make the sauce in advance and freeze it. I don't suggest freezing pasta.
Can I make this pasta gluten-free?
Yes, absolutely you can use your favorite gluten-free pasta.
Substitutions & Variations
- Pasta - Choose brown pasta if you want a healthier solution, brown rice has more nutrients and is more satisfying
- Cherry Tomatoes - grape tomatoes also work
- Capers - capers can be replaced with black olives
- Spicy - add chili pepper flakes or some spicy oil to imbue heat into the dish
- Anchovies - I prefer anchovies fillets but feel free to use anchovy paste
- Basil - use fresh basil leaves