Pasta with Bell Peppers and Cherry Tomatoes

Name: Pasta with Bell Peppers and Cherry Tomatoes
Ingredients: 3.5 oz (100 g) whole grain oat mezzi rigatoni pasta; 1/2 red bell pepper; 1.75 oz (50 g) cherry tomatoes; 1/4 yellow onion; Extra virgin olive oil; Salt; 1/4 block plant-based feta cheese; A few fresh basil leaves; Hot water; 1 handful toasted pine nuts

Francesca Giaccio @francygiaccio

Pasta with Bell Peppers and Cherry Tomatoes

Francesca Giaccio @francygiaccio

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Ingredients

3.5 oz (100 g)whole grain oat mezzi rigatoni pasta
1/2red bell pepper
1.75 oz (50 g)cherry tomatoes
1/4yellow onion
Extra virgin olive oil
Salt
1/4 blockplant-based feta cheese
A fewfresh basil leaves
Hot water
1 handfultoasted pine nuts
Source: Cucina Botanica (reels)
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Steps

1

Cut the bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, and onion into pieces and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Season with salt and olive oil, then bake in a conventional oven at 400°F (200°C) for 30-40 minutes.
2

Once cooked, blend the vegetables with the plant-based feta, basil, and a little hot water until smooth and creamy.
3

Cook the mezzi rigatoni in plenty of salted water. Drain and toss with the vegetable cream, adding some pasta cooking water if needed.
4

Serve topped with crumbled feta, basil leaves, and toasted pine nuts.