Description
Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Pasta is a delicious and easy meal that combines roasted red peppers with creamy sauce and pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces pasta (such as penne, fusilli, or spaghetti)
- 2 large red bell peppers (roasted and peeled)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Fresh basil (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil.
- Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta and set aside.
- In a blender or food processor, combine the roasted red peppers, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese. Blend until smooth.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour the blended roasted red pepper sauce into the skillet. Stir in the Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook for about 3-4 minutes over medium heat until heated through.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the sauce. Toss to coat the pasta evenly. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a little at a time until the desired consistency is reached.
- Serve the pasta warm, garnished with fresh basil and additional Parmesan cheese if desired.
- Enjoy your creamy and flavorful roasted red pepper pasta!
Notes
- This dish can be made vegetarian by using vegetable broth.
- You can substitute the heavy cream with a dairy-free alternative for a vegan option.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
