Pasta with Roasted Pepper and Tomato Sauce QED

I hate to admit that I had not heard of Cat Cora before 6 months ago.  Here, she is the only female Iron Chef and I had never even heard her name.  Now, I have one of her cookbooks and know who she is.  I keep planning to make more of her recipes and time doesn't allow it.

Do you have a problem with recipes collecting and not getting to them?  I am totally honest when I say, I plan to make something, during the week but then ten more great recipes come my way and I want to make them.  How much can we eat?  More so, how many cakes and cookies can a home accommodate?

I had to stop baking specifically for my class because I was piling up the goodies.  I still have brownies and chocolate chip cookies from Passover to share with them.  Of course, that does not completely get me off the hook.  I told, last year's class that I would bake for them.  They even know what to request, "you know the cookies, you made last year, we loved so much."  I do love them all.  They are not getting pasta though so here is that recipe.

Pasta with Roasted Pepper and Tomato Sauce       Cat Cora

Ingredients:

 kosher salt
1/2  jar roasted red bell peppers or the equivalent in fresh bell peppers.  (I was out of the jarred peppers)
2/3 cup sliced mushrooms
1 onion, chopped
1 can (6 ounces) chopped tomatoes with juice
1/2 pound gluten-free pasta
1/8 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
Parmesan cheese , for garnish

Method:

Cook pasta according to package directions.

In a large skillet, add  the peppers, mushrooms and onions. 

Remove about one third of the vegetables and add the tomatoes and juice.

Bring to a simmer and let cook for 2 to 3 minutes.

Remove the skillet from the stove and let the mixture cool for 5 to 10 minutes.

Whirl the tomato mixture in a food processor or blender, taking care to cover the lid with a towel and hold it on tightly if using a blender. Process or blend until smooth. Set aside.

Drain the pasta and transfer to a large serving bowl.

Ladle on the tomato sauce and vegetables with a little Parmesan. Serve immediately

That is it.  Easy as can be and delicious to eat.  This was a hubby null and I would love to make this sauce again.

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