Description
A creamy, tangy Roasted Red Pepper Sauce that envelops pasta in rich, smoky flavors, perfect for cozy dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 cup marinated roasted red peppers (include 1-2 tbsp marinating liquid)
- 3 cloves garlic, crushed/minced
- Salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 lb pasta
- 1/2 cup reserved pasta water, as needed
Instructions
- Puree peppers, garlic, and juices from jar in a food processor or blender until smooth.
- Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat.
- Add fresh crushed garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Combine puréed peppers and salt and pepper to taste, continuing to cook until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally for about 2 minutes.
- Stir in the dried basil and cream, cooking the sauce for 6-10 minutes, stirring occasionally until slightly thickened.
- Transfer cooked and drained al dente pasta into the sauce if serving with pasta, allowing it to finish cooking in the sauce for the best results. Add reserved pasta water as needed and finish with plenty of grated parmesan cheese!
Notes
Roast your own peppers for deeper flavor and blend well for a silky texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: main course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 80mg