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A white bowl with twisted short pasta in a creamy orange sauce topped with grated cheese and chopped green herbs. A fork is placed in the middle.
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Casarecce Pasta with Peperonata Sauce

Looking for a quick and delicious meal? Try our casarecce pasta recipe! Originating from Sicily, casarecce pasta is known for its twisted or rolled shape, perfect for holding rich and flavorful sauces. Boil the pasta, and in just 30 minutes, you'll have a comforting Italian masterpiece.
Course Main Course, Sauce
Cuisine Asian, Dairy-free, Egg-free, Gluten-free, Paleo, Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword casarecce pasta, peperonata sauce
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 420kcal
Author Nandi Barta

Equipment

  • our Cast-iron Skillet by UnoCasa
  • Non-stick frying pan (10.5 inch / 26 cm)

Ingredients

  • 12 oz Casarecce pasta
  • 2 Tbsp Olive oil
  • ½ Onion
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 Bell Pepper
  • ⅓ cup Sieved tomato puree aka Tomato sauce
  • ¼ cup Red wine
  • ½ cup Pasta water
  • 1 tsp Basil
  • 1 tsp Oregano
  • 1 tsp Dried parsley
  • 1 tsp Cane sugar
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions

Preparing the ingredients

  • Peel and chop the onion. Peel and mince garlic cloves.
  • Wash and slice bell pepper.
  • Cook pasta according to package instructions.

Making pasta sauce

  • Preheat a large frying pan or skillet to medium heat.
  • Add chopped onions and saute for 3-4 minutes.
  • Add minced garlic. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
  • Add sliced bell peppers. Season with salt and black pepper. Stir well. Cook for 4-5 minutes.
  • Add oregano, basil and parsley. Stir well. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
  • Pour red wine. Cook until nearly all liquid is evaporated. Stir occasionally.
  • Add tomato sauce, sugar and a bit of reserved pasta water. Stir well and bring it to a boil.
  • Transfer this to a blender. Blend until smooth. Return the sauce to the pan. Adjust seasoning is needed.
  • Finally, add pre-cooked pasta. Stir well.

Video

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