Recipe: Pasta with Onions and Peppers
Description:
This quick and easy pasta dish with onions and peppers is the perfect solution for a tasty meal after a long day of work. Cooking the pasta in this unique way yields perfect results every time, ensuring it’s neither too mushy nor too firm, but just al-dente, as it should be!
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Prep Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories per Serving: 283.9
Ingredients:
- Pasta
- 1 onion
- 2 green peppers
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 20 grams fresh basil
- Parmesan cheese (to taste)
- Pine nuts
Instructions:
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Boil the Pasta: Start by boiling water in a large pan. Once the water is boiling, add the pasta. Bring it back to a boil, then turn off the heat and let it sit for 15 minutes. This unconventional method yields perfectly cooked pasta.
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Prepare the Vegetables: While the pasta is cooking, heat a wok or frying pan. Add olive oil and let it heat up.
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Cook the Onions: Add thinly sliced onions to the heated oil and cook until they become soft and translucent.
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Add Butter: Once the onions are limp and fragrant, add the butter to the pan.
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Golden Onions: Stir-fry the onions until they turn golden brown, infusing them with rich flavor.
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Incorporate Peppers: Add sliced green peppers to the pan and stir-fry for about 2 minutes.
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Add Red Peppers: Follow up by adding sliced red peppers to the mix. Cook for an additional 2 minutes. Adjust the cooking time based on your preference for pepper tenderness – longer for softer peppers, shorter for crispier ones.
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Enhance with Basil and Pine Nuts: Sprinkle in the fresh basil leaves and pine nuts, adding a burst of aromatic freshness and nutty crunch to the dish.
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Remove from Heat: Once the ingredients are well combined and aromatic, remove the pan from the heat to prevent overcooking.
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Check Pasta: Test the pasta for doneness. If it’s not cooked to your preference, bring the water back to a boil and allow the pasta to cook a little longer.
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Combine Pasta and Vegetables: Once the pasta is cooked to al-dente perfection, strain it and add it to the cooked vegetables in the pan. Gently mix everything together to ensure the flavors meld.
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Serve: Transfer the pasta and vegetable mixture to serving plates. Sprinkle each serving generously with grated Parmesan cheese for a creamy, savory finish.
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Quality Tip: For the best flavor, use high-quality Parmigiano Reggiano cheese to elevate the taste of the dish.
Enjoy this delicious pasta with onions and peppers as a satisfying lunch or snack, packed with European-inspired flavors and ready in less than 15 minutes! 🍝🌶️🧅
