Description
Indulge in a creamy and flavorful pasta dish with this Roasted Red Pepper Pasta recipe. The rich roasted red pepper sauce combined with perfectly cooked pasta creates a satisfying meal for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 ounces pasta (such as penne or fettuccine)
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jar (12 ounces) roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- Extra Parmesan for serving
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil a large pot of salted water. Cook pasta until al dente, then drain.
- Prepare the Sauce: Sauté onion and garlic. Add red peppers and paprika. Blend into a smooth sauce. Return to skillet, add cream and Parmesan.
- Combine and Serve: Toss pasta in the sauce, adding reserved water as needed. Serve topped with basil and extra Parmesan.
Notes
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for heat.
- Enhance with sautéed spinach or cooked chicken for a heartier dish.
- 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: 340mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
