Maccheroncini with Orange Bell Pepper Arugula Ginger Sauce

This Maccheroncini with Orange Bell Pepper Arugula Ginger Sauce is a simple pasta dish to make and is so full of flavor!

I made this on a whim one night.

After a busy work day, I just didn’t feel like spending a long time cooking.

So I looked in my fridge and spotted 3 leftovers of Arugula, Peppers, and Ginger… in less than 10 minutes I had one of the most delicious, healthy, and tasty pasta dishes that I have never had before! Orgasmik!

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Maccheroncini with Orange Bell Pepper Arugula Ginger Sauce

• Author: Roberto
• Prep Time: 10
• Cook Time: 10
• Total Time: 20 minutes
• Yield: 2
• Category: Pasta
• Cuisine: Vegetarian

Ingredients

• 1 medium Orange Bell Pepper (stem and seeds removed)
• 2 1/2 cups Arugula (save 1/2 cup for garnish)
• 1/4 of a medium size Yellow Onion
• 1/2 Clove Garlic
• Pinch of Salt
• Pinch of Pepper
• 2 tsp freshly grated Ginger
• 2 Tbs EVOO (extra virgin olive oil)
• 3 cups uncooked Maccheroncini Pasta
• 2 Tbs Salt (to add to the water to cook the pasta in)
• Parmesan Cheese to garnish *optional

Instructions

1. Blend all ingredients (except Pasta and the 2 Tbs of Salt) in a food processor until smooth
2. Set aside
3. In a large pot fill half full with water and bring to a boil
4. Add 2 Tbs Salt
5. Add Maccheroncini
6. Cooking time will vary according to pasta brand, follow cooking instructions on package and cook until al dente
7. Drain pasta and add back to pot
8. Add in sauce, stir into pasta for 1 minute until sauce is warm
9. Top with Parmesan Cheese *optional
10. Garnish with remaining 1/2 cup Arugula

Notes

Sauce does not need to be cooked. It is simply stirred into the cooked pasta at the end to warm up.