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Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Pasta topped with grated parmesan cheese and fresh basil.
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Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Pasta
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
 

This Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Pasta Sauce is super easy to make with only a few pantry ingredients and seriously delicious.

Servings: 4 portions
Author: Helena
Ingredients
  • 400 g (14 ounces) pasta of choice
  • 300 g (11 ounces) jar of roasted red peppers, drained
  • ¾ cups heavy cream
  • 1 shallot, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil
  • ½ cup parmesan, freshly grated and extra for serving
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • fresh basil, optional
Instructions

  1. Boil the pasta in salted water according to the packages directions to al dente. 

  2. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, sauté the onion and garlic in the butter over medium heat for a 5 minutes or until translucent.

  3. Drain the roasted red peppers and place a blender or food processor. Add the onion mixture and blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.

  4. Pour the blended red peppers into the saucepan, stir in the cream and parmesan and let it simmer gently while the pasta finishes cooking. Salt and pepper to taste. 

  5. Drain the pasta, add the sauce and stir until coated. Serve with parmesan cheese and fresh basil. 

    Enjoy!