Name: PENNE RIGATE WITH PESTO ALLA GENOVESE, POTATOES AND CAPSICUM
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 160g Penne Rigate; 1 jar Pesto alla Genovese; 120g potatoes, diced; 1/2 red capsicum, diced; To taste Salt and pepper; Rock salt, for pasta water

PENNE RIGATE WITH PESTO ALLA GENOVESE, POTATOES AND CAPSICUM

25 minutes

PASTA with PESTO SAUCES VEGETARIAN RECIPES Blue Box Pesti Short Pasta

Looking for an authentic Italian recipe? Try Barilla's step-by-step recipe for our Penne with Pesto alla Genovese, potatoes and capsicum for a delicious meal!

Ingredients

2 servings

160gPenne Rigate

1 jarPesto alla Genovese

120gpotatoes, diced

1/2red capsicum, diced

To tasteSalt and pepper

Rock salt, for pasta water

Disclaimer

Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.

Method

Step 1

Bring a large pot of water to a boil, season with salt. Combine pasta and potatoes. Cook pasta according to package instructions along with the potatoes.

Step 2

Once Penne is cooked al dente, drain together with the potatoes.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine with diced capsicum and Pesto until combine. Plate and serve.

Penne Rigate

Penne is one of the most famous Italian pasta shapes and is loved across Italy. Penne, which means 'pen' in Italian, gets its name from its shape. The tube-shape with angled ends was inspired by the quill of an old style ink pen.

Shape

Penne

Cook time

11 minutes

Pack size

500g (serves 5 - 6)

Range

Classic Blue Box

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Penne Rigate

Shape

Penne