Macaroni with Rocket Pesto and Crispy Peppers is an easy, quick and delicious pasta dish that can be whipped up in no time. This dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a busy weekender lunch. The dish features the flavor of pasta combined with the spiciness of pesto and the sweetness of crispy peppers. This dish is a great way to switch up your routine pasta dishes and try something new.

To make the pasta, first start by boiling the macaroni in a large pot of salted water until it’s al dente. While the pasta is cooking, it’s time to make the rocket pesto. In a food processor, combine 50 grams of rocket, 50 grams of grated Parmesan cheese, 50 grams of pine nuts, one clove of garlic, and olive oil until you get a smooth consistency.

After making the pesto, it’s time to prepare the peppers. Cut one red bell pepper and one yellow bell pepper into small cubes. In a frying pan, heat two tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the peppers in and stir them until they start to brown and are crispy, this will take around seven minutes.

Once the pasta is cooked, drain it and save a few tablespoons of the pasta water. Transfer the pasta to a large bowl, add the rocket pesto and the reserved pasta water. Mix them until the pasta is well coated with the pesto sauce. Then add the crispy peppers into the mixture and gently toss them with the pasta.

Serve the macaroni in a bowl, and sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the top. You can also add some fresh rocket leaves or chopped parsley to the dish for a pop of color and freshness.

This flavorful dish is not only delicious but also nutritious. Rocket, also known as arugula, has a high-level of Vitamin K, which helps in blood clotting and promotes heart health. Pine nuts are rich in protein and healthy fats, which are beneficial for the body. Bell peppers are a good source of Vitamin A and C, which boost the immune system.

In addition to their health benefits, macaroni with rocket pesto and crispy peppers are very easy and budget-friendly to make. The ingredients are readily available, and the recipe can be adjusted to suit individual preferences. For instance, you can add some cherry tomatoes or sliced olives to the dish to make it more flavorful or substitute gluten-free pasta for regular pasta for those who are intolerant to gluten.

Overall, this macaroni with rocket pesto and crispy peppers is a perfect meal for busy days when you need to make something quick, easy, and healthy. The dish is bursting with flavors, and the combination of crispy peppers and rocket pesto gives it an entirely different experience, traditional pasta dishes typically lack in flavor. Give this recipe a try, and you will never want to go back to regular pasta dishes.

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