Today we prepare the recipe for fettuccine with pepper pesto, crispy bacon, sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, and a fresh touch of mint. This dish combines intense and contrasting flavors in a symphony of taste that will conquer the palate of anyone who tries it. The smoky aroma of bacon blends with the sweetness of the peppers, enriched by the depth of sun-dried tomatoes, all wrapped in the creaminess of Parmesan and brightened by the freshness of mint. This culinary creation is a feast for the senses, where each bite brings with it a surprise of well-balanced flavors. It is a dish that will amaze and delight you, perfect for lunch or a special dinner to indulge in some unique comfort food. Below are more recipes with peppers.

Difficulty: Easy
Cost: Economical
Preparation time: 30 Minutes
Portions: 4 people
Cooking methods: Stovetop
Cuisine: Italian
Seasonality: Spring, Summer

Ingredients for Fettuccine with Pepper Pesto

2 yellow peppers
11 oz semolina fettuccine
14 oz smoked bacon
4 sun-dried tomatoes in oil
3 tbsps grated Parmesan cheese
1 bunch mint
2 cloves garlic (minced)
to taste salt
to taste pepper
to taste extra virgin olive oil

Tools for Fettuccine with Pepper Pesto

1 Knife
1 Pot
1 Mixer
1 Frying Pan

Steps for Fettuccine with Pepper Pesto

To prepare the fettuccine with pepper pesto recipe, start by cleaning and cutting the peppers,
remove the seeds inside and
cut the peppers into strips.
Meanwhile, bring the water for the pasta to a boil and in a large pan pour a good swirl of olive oil and finely minced garlic,
let it brown and add the bacon, brown it too and
add the peppers.
Adjust salt and pepper and let cook on medium flame with lid for the first 5 minutes.
Remove the lid and cook the peppers on medium flame for another 10 minutes, they should wilt and form a delicious crust.
Meanwhile, throw the pasta in the pot. Transfer the peppers with bacon into the mixer,
the sun-dried tomatoes,
the grated Parmesan cheese,
the mint,
a good swirl of olive oil and blend everything.
Transfer the pesto into a large pan,
add a ladle of cooking water,
drain the pasta directly into the pan and
mix everything.
Serve adding some mint leaves.