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Red Pepper Pesto Sauce

Red Pepper Pesto
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 Red Bell Peppers
  • Olive Oil about cup, you'll need to use just enough to get the right thickness, probably around 1/2 cup
  • 3 Tbsp. Parmesan Cheese
  • 2 Tbsp. Toasted Pine Nuts Optional
  • 2 Tsp. Salt
  • 1 Tsp. Fresh Black Pepper
  • 1 Tsp. Garlic Powder
  • 1 Tsp. Onion Powder

Method
 

  1. Step 1- De-seed the bell peppers, remove the stem, cut them lengthwise.
  2. Step 2- Toss peppers with olive oil (about a tbsp) and some salt.
  3. Step 3- Roast in the oven at 350F for about 30 minutes until peppers are bright red and have softened.
  4. Step 4- In a food processor, add the roasted bell peppers and the rest of your other ingredients (minus the olive oil).
  5. Step 5- At a slow speed begin to process the ingredients, add the olive oil gradually until you have a nice smooth consistency.
  6. Step 6- Serve immediately, put on a sauce, or freeze. Should keep for a few days in the fridge.