Description
Indulge in creamy, vibrant roasted red pepper pasta—a comforting dish that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Pasta:
- 8 oz spaghetti or penne
For the Sauce:
- 2 cups roasted red peppers (jarred or homemade)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
For Topping:
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- 1. Cook the Pasta:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- Reserve about half a cup of pasta water before draining.
- 2. Prepare the Sauce:
- In a skillet over medium heat, drizzle olive oil.
- Sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about one minute).
- 3. Blend the Peppers:
- In a blender, combine roasted red peppers and heavy cream.
- Blend until smooth and creamy.
- 4. Combine Everything:
- Pour the blended sauce into the skillet with garlic.
- Stir well over low heat, then add drained pasta, tossing until coated.
- 5. Customize Your Dish:
- If needed, add reserved pasta water for desired consistency.
- Toss in grated Parmesan cheese for added richness.
- 6. Serve & Enjoy:
- Plate your roasted red pepper pasta and top with additional cheese and red pepper flakes if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 80mg