Barilla® Spaghetti with Roasted Peppers & Goat Cheese
Ingredients
Serves 6
1 | Box Barilla® Spaghetti |
6 | Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil divided |
2 | Leeks sliced thin |
1 | Teaspoon chili flakes |
4 | Roasted red bell peppers* |
To taste | Salt and black pepper |
4 | Leaves basil, chiffonade |
½ | Cup goat cheese |
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
To roast peppers; rub with 2 tablespoons olive oil and bake in the oven at 400˚ for 40 minutes.
Step 2
Place in a paper bag for 10 minutes for easy peeling.
Step 3
Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
Step 4
In a large skillet sauté leeks in 4 tablespoons olive oil for 4-5 minutes or until slightly brown in color.
Step 5
Add roasted peppers, chili flakes and sauté for 2 minutes
Step 6
Season with salt and pepper.
Step 7
Cook pasta 1 minute less than required cooking time, drain reserving 1 cup of cooking water.
Step 8
Add cooking water and pasta to sauce and bring to a simmer.
Step 9
Once pasta and sauce have combined, remove from heat and add basil and toss well.
Step 10
Top with cheese and serve.

Spaghetti
It takes only 9 minutes to say your feelings to your beloved ones. A simple sign of love told with the most famous pasta shape in the world.
Spaghetti is the most popular shape in Italy. The name comes from the Italian word spaghi, which means "lengths of cord." Spaghetti originates from the south of Italy and is commonly used with tomato sauces, fresh vegetables, or fish.
Barilla® Spaghetti is made with non-GMO ingredients. For more information, please read our position.
- Shape Spaghetti
- Cook time 9–10 mins
- Range Classic Blue Box