Vegan Spicy Rocoto Pasta Recipe
Noodles tossed in spicy rocoto chili pepper & tomato sauce with garlic, capers, portabella, kalamata olives, spinach & tomato
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Cook the Pasta
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 2
Prepare the Sauce
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and chopped rocoto chili pepper. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- 3
Add Vegetables
Add diced tomatoes, sliced portabella mushrooms, capers, and kalamata olives to the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the mushrooms are tender.
- 4
Incorporate Spinach
Stir in fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper.
- 5
Combine and Serve
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to combine with the sauce. Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves.
