Best Red Pepper Pesto Dip 315175 Recipes
LAYERED PESTO AND RED PEPPER DIP
It only takes a tablespoon each of milk and prepared pesto to give this layered red pepper dip its deliciously creamy pesto appeal!
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 1h15m
Yield Makes 9 servings, 2 Tbsp. dip and 16 pieces.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Blend peppers and 1/2 of reduced-fat cream cheese in blender until well blended, stopping occasionally to scrape down side of blender.
- Mix remaining reduced-fat cream cheese, pesto and milk; spread onto small serving plate. Top with pepper puree.
- Refrigerate 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 430 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 5 g
RED PEPPER-PESTO DIP
This came from a box of Sundried Tomato and Basil Wheat Thins - different because it uses a fresh bell pepper instead of a roasted one! Very simple and good - I've been asked for the recipe anytime I have served it, in fact, I usually make a double batch.
Provided by Supermom49
Categories Weeknight
Time 25m
Yield 2 cups (approx), 14 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees.
- Mix all ingredients except crackers.
- Spread into 9" pie plate.
- Bake 15 minutes.
- Cool 5 mins, serve warm with crackers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 73.3, Fat 6.7, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 22.6, Sodium 112.3, Carbohydrate 1.6, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 1.2, Protein 1.8
SPICY RED PESTO PASTA
Today, pesto describes many sauces that don't necessarily adhere to the traditional formula of cheese, basil, nuts and olive oil. This red version, which is inspired by pesto alla Siciliana, the scarlet cousin of green pesto Genovese, leans on sun-dried tomatoes, nuts and tangy roasted red peppers and uses basil as a garnish only. Though pesto is traditionally pounded by hand, a food processor simplifies the effort. This pasta sauce is versatile: Crown it with lemon zest for brightness, or stir in heavy cream for extra richness. Should you find yourself with extra pesto, drizzle it over steak, slather it on sandwiches or serve it alongside a cheese board or crudités.
Provided by Alexa Weibel
Categories dinner, weekday, pastas, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Prepare the pesto: In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium-high. Add the sun-dried tomatoes, walnuts, tomato paste, garlic and red-pepper flakes. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and cook, stirring, until mixture is toasted and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a bowl to let cool for a few minutes.
- Add the roasted red peppers and Parmesan to a food processor. Top with the cooled tomato mixture and the remaining 2/3 cup olive oil, and pulse the mixture until you form a paste. (It makes 2 cups.)
- Season the boiling water generously with salt, then add the pasta and cook until al dente. Reserve 1 1/2 cups pasta water, then drain the pasta.
- Return the pasta to the pot, along with about 1 1/2 cups of the red pesto and 1 cup of the pasta water, and stir vigorously until the sauce is glossy and the pasta is evenly coated. Stir in additional pesto or pasta water to taste. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Divide among bowls, sprinkle with Parmesan and top with torn basil. Shave some fresh lemon zest on top, if using. Serve immediately.
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