Creamy roasted red pepper pasta that will amaze you!
A delicious and creamy pasta dish made with roasted red peppers, perfect for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta of choice
- 2 large roasted red peppers
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a blender, combine roasted red peppers, heavy cream, garlic, and olive oil. Blend until smooth.
- In a large skillet, heat the red pepper sauce over medium heat.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and Parmesan with nutritional yeast.
- Feel free to add cooked chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated for a quick meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg