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Roasted Red Pepper Pasta

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 550
A vibrant and creamy pasta dish featuring roasted red peppers, garlic, and basil for a flavorful meal.

Ingredients

Pasta

  • 16 ounces rigatoni or penne pasta

Red Bell Peppers

  • 2 large red bell peppers (whole)

Olive Oil

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Onion

  • 1 medium medium onion (diced)

Garlic

  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)

Heavy Cream

  • 1/2 cup heavy cream

Parmesan Cheese

  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Fresh Basil

  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

Red Pepper Flakes

  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Salt and Pepper

  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions 

  • Roast peppers at 450°F for 25-30 mins, then steam, peel, seed, and chop.
  • Cook pasta in salted water until al dente; reserve 1 cup pasta water.
  • Sauté onion in olive oil until soft, then add garlic and cook 1 min.
  • Blend roasted peppers with onion and garlic until smooth.
  • Simmer sauce with cream, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper for 5 mins.
  • Add pasta and cheese, toss, and serve garnished with basil.

Notes

For a creamier sauce, add more pasta water as needed.
Calories: 550kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Pasta