Red Chilli Pesto & Roasted Tomato Spaghetti Pasta Recipe

Step 1: To begin making the Red Chilli Pesto & Roasted Tomato Spaghetti Pasta Recipe, we will first deseed the chillies and soak them in warm water for 15 - 20 minutes

Step 2: Meanwhile roast the pine nuts or the walnuts till its aromatic for a couple of minutes on medium heat

Step 3: Keep aside

Step 4: Pre heat oven to 180 C

Step 5: Cut red plum tomatoes into quarters

Step 6: season it with salt and pepper

Step 7: Toss in some olive oil over the tomatoes

Step 8: Spread them in a single layer in a baking tray and bake for 30 minutes or till it is roasted

Step 9: After baking for 10 minutes throw the garlic pods along with the skin to the baking tray

Step 10: You will notice that the tomatoes shrink and get roasted

Step 11: When you notice this, remove the tomatoes from the oven

Step 12: The next step is to blend all the ingredients to make the pesto

Step 13: Place the soaked red chilli, pine nuts, parmesan, cumin powder, roasted garlic pods, half of the roasted tomatoes and basil in a blender

Step 14: Pour the quarter cup of olive oil and blend to make a smooth pesto paste

Step 15: Cook spaghetti pasta along with salt and water until its cooked "al dente"

Step 16: Once the spaghetti is cooked, drained the water

Step 17: Transfer the cooked Spaghetti to a large mixing bowl and toss in the pesto and the rest of the roasted tomatoes

Step 18: Check the salt and adjust to suit your taste

Step 19: Garnish with some for fresh basil herb

Step 20: Serve the Red Chilli Pesto & Roasted Tomato Spaghetti Pasta Recipe along with a toasted garlic bread for a weekend dinner