Pasta with Bell Pepper Sauce

Ingredients:

• 500g pasta
• 3 bell peppers (red, yellow or orange)
• 3 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions:

1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. Preheat oven to 220°C. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
3. Halve and deseed the bell peppers and place them on the baking tray, cut side down.
4. Roast the bell peppers until the skin is charred and blistered, about 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool.
5. Peel the skin off the bell peppers and chop them into small pieces.
6. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
7. Add the chopped bell peppers, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
8. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
9. Puree the sauce using an immersion blender or a food processor until smooth.
10. Toss the sauce with the cooked pasta until well coated. Serve hot.

Verdict: This pasta with bell pepper sauce is a flavorful and healthy alternative to traditional tomato sauce. The roasted bell peppers add a nice smoky flavor to the sauce, while the pasta absorbs all the delicious flavors. Serve with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese, if desired.