The table is set; the sun is lazily sinking in the sky. The breeze is comforting and the songs are familiar. You sit down to a meal of flavors and aromas the transport you. The simmering pot on the stove, the grating of the cheese, the fresh basil that lingers on your hands; these are all very familiar and a bit sentimental. You are sharing this with a new generation; yet longing for them to know the people who taught you these traditions; this simple fare. You tell them the stories as you share the meal.
Roasted Pepper with Beans and Macaroni
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Ingredients
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- 4 bell peppers - any color
- 1 large onion
- 2 vine ripe tomatoes - diced in chunky pieces
- 29 oz. can of cannellini beans - drained
- 1 tbs. capers plus a tablespoon or two of caper juice
- 4 cloves of garlic - chopped
- 7-8 fresh basil leaves - ripped
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
- 3-4 tbs. olive oil
- 1 lb. of your favorite macaroni
- Fresh Romano or Parmesan cheese for grating
Instructions
- Preheat Oven 350 degrees:
- Place the peppers and onion on a baking sheet whole and bake until wilted.
- Remove from the oven and let cool.
- Heat a sauce pot with 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil. Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant. Slice the peppers and onions; reserving the juice from the peppers, and carefully place in the heated oil with the garlic.
- Add the tomatoes, capers, basil and seasonings; simmer on low for approximately 30 minutes. The longer is simmers the better it gets.
- Add the beans to the peppers while preparing the macaroni.
- Plate the macaroni and top with the peppers, drizzle of olive oil and grated cheese.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
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Enjoy with Love,
Catherine
xo
Silvia Brisi says
A great dish Catherine!! Kisses!!
Comedy Plus says
I so love pasta and this would be a delightful meal.
Have a fabulous day my friend. 🙂
Dottie Sauchelli Balin says
Dear Catherine, What a delicious, healthy, and flavorful dish this must be. I love the colors and the beans are my favorite with pasta. A yummy recipe for a nice peaceful Sunday afternoon with family. Have a great new week...Blessings Dottie 🙂
Chris @ The Café Sucré Farine says
Looks like a delightful dinner Catherine. I know the aroma is amazing as it simmers!
Mary Frances says
Ooh, great twist with the peppers and cannellini beans! Healthy and flavorful is where it is all at!
soraya says
nice and encouraging blog, i found you thrue another blogger..i will certainly follow you
dough my blog is in dutch ...i can read inglish...blessings
Chiara says
When I think of Italian comfort food, a yummy "pasta "comes to mind ! Thanks for sharing this lovely recipe Catherine, have a great week my dear, blessings...
Rosa says
Scrumptious! I am a sucker for bell peppers and beans.
Cheers,
Rosa
Deborah says
You set the scene perfectly for this lovely rustic dish!
cheri says
Hi Catherine, love the changes you made to your website, looks very nice. Also, this dinner looks delicious, comfort food at it's best.
Misty Nicole Overstreet-Roberts (The Lady Prefers To Save) says
What a great tip! Thanks for linking up at the Merry Monday's Linky Party this week. Have an awesome week!
Leslie says
This looks amazing! I'd love to try this. I'm going to pin this. I love pasta. Yum! Happy Monday.
Sherry says
Oh this looks so good. I love Penne! I want to try this one! Thanks for coming by and visiting my Blue Monday
quilt post! Have a good,
Sherry
Choc Chip Uru says
What a gourmet twist on macaroni 😀
The roasted peppers would add so much flavour!
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Ana says
It looks awesome. You must be rich!. I love it.
trishie says
Catherine, what a beautiful dish and lovely words!
kitchen flavours says
Such a comforting, delicious dish! Thank you for sharing, have a lovely week!
Jessica @ Jessiker Bakes says
YUM!! This looks so delicious! Love a great veggie recipe :). By the way, I don't think anyone can see your comments because your background is white!
Medeja says
Very nice pasta dish! I would enjoy such dinner!
Amy @ Ms. Toody Goo Shoes says
I'm not sure what I like better - the recipe, or the mood you set with your story!
Katherines Corner says
Catherine this is terrific! Thank you for sharing your sweet blog at the Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop xo