Campanelle with Spicy Mint Sauce
- Level: Easy
- Total: 25 min
- Prep: 15 min
- Cook: 10 min
- Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Ingredients
Pasta:
Salt
1 pound campanelle pasta
1 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese
Spicy Mint Sauce:
1 1/4 cups chopped fresh mint
1/2 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 large serrano chile, stemmed, seeded and coarsely chopped
1 clove garlic, peeled and smashed
Directions
For the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and transfer to a serving bowl. Add the cheese and toss until coated.
For the sauce: Combine the mint, cheese, oil, chile and garlic in a food processor. Blend until smooth.
Add the sauce to the pasta and toss until coated.
