Description
This Roasted Red Pepper Pasta is a creamy and flavorful dish that is sure to become a family favorite. The combination of roasted red peppers, garlic, and Parmesan cheese creates a rich and satisfying sauce that pairs perfectly with your favorite pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 oz fettuccine or pasta of choice
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 small yellow onion (chopped)
- 1 16-oz jar roasted red peppers (drained)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (plus more for garnish)
Garnish:
- fresh basil
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil pasta until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Prepare the sauce: Sauté onion and garlic, add red peppers, blend until smooth, then add seasonings, cream, and cheese.
- Combine: Toss cooked pasta in the sauce and cook briefly to meld flavors.
- Serve: Garnish with Parmesan and basil before serving hot.
Notes
- For a vegan version, use coconut cream or cashew cream and dairy-free Parmesan.
- This sauce works well with penne, rigatoni, or gluten-free pasta.
- Enhance with grilled chicken or sautéed mushrooms for added protein.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
