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    Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Pasta

    Published: Mar 18, 2021 · Modified: Mar 30, 2023 by Katelyn Theofanis · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · #sponsoredpost · Leave a Comment

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    Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Pasta is easy and delicious. This pasta recipe is ready in 20 minutes and perfect for any night of the week.

    creamy roasted red pepper pasta

    This creamy roasted red pepper pasta is a dish I had been craving for a while before I created this recipe. And gosh, this pasta is good!

    The sauce is luscious and creamy, allowing it to coat the noodles beautifully. The roasted red peppers and basil have a complex yet addicting flavor that keeps you wanting more. The sauce is primarily made in a blender, similar to my 10-Minute Creamy Tomato Soup. This pasta recipe could not be simpler!

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    Ingredients

    • Jarred Roasted Red Peppers - This recipe calls for jarred peppers that have already been roasted. You will find them submerged in liquid; the liquid is not needed for this recipe. You can also roast the red peppers from scratch. Roasting them yourself is, however, far more time-consuming.
    • Chicken Stock - Or vegetable stock to make this recipe vegetarian.
    • Fresh Garlic
    • Fresh Basil Leaves
    • Heavy Cream - The cream is what gives this sauce its luscious, creamy finish.
    • Butter
    • Crushed Red Pepper Flakes - The quantity you use depends on how spicy you want. This recipe's amount of crushed red pepper flakes is just enough to tickle the tongue.
    • Salt and Pepper, to taste
    • Cooked Pasta - Use a variety of pasta that has ridges to soak up all the saucy goodness. My favorite pasta for this recipe, and the one pictured, is Rigatoni. Other great pasta that works well in this recipe includes penne, bucatini, large shells, or farfalle. Pappardelle and linguine are also great pasta for mopping up the sauce.

    Instructions

    This pasta dish comes together in a matter of 20 minutes. While the pasta is cooking, you make the sauce. You will need a blender to puree the peppers, garlic, and basil.

    1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
    2. Add the roasted red peppers, garlic, basil leaves, and chicken stock into a blender and blend until smooth.
    3. Pour the blended mixture into a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the crushed red pepper flakes and bring the mixture to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low and allow the sauce to simmer, stirring frequently, for about 10 minutes. 
    4. Stir in the heavy cream and butter, and cook until heated through, stirring constantly. Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste. 
    5. Add the cooked pasta to the saucepan and toss until all of the noodles are coated in the sauce. Serve with freshly grated parmesan and torn basil leaves.
    creamy roasted red pepper sauce

    Recipe Tips

    1. This recipe is phenomenal with ground beef. Simply add a pound of seasoned ground beef (season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder) to the sauce at the end of the cooking process. Then, add the pasta and toss until the noodles are coated.
    2. If you do not have fresh basil on hand, use dried basil instead. A ½ teaspoon of dried basil is enough to flavor the sauce.
    3. Serve this creamy roasted red pepper pasta with crusty bread. The bread is perfect for soaking up any extra sauce on the plate. Trust me; you will want to!

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can this pasta recipe be made in advance?

    I do not suggest making this pasta in advance. If you need to do so, however, blend the sauce ingredients and cook the pasta ahead of time. Heat the sauce with the heavy cream and seasonings and toss in the pasta upon service.

    Can this roasted red pepper sauce recipe be made vegan?

    You can make this recipe vegan. Use a dairy-free heavy whipping cream alternative. There are many options available nowadays—substitute vegetable stock for chicken stock. And then, either omit the butter or use margarine in its place.

    Can I make this recipe without a blender?

    While a blender is certainly the best tool to puree the peppers and other ingredients, a food processor works well too.

    creamy roasted red pepper pasta recipe

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    This creamy roasted red pepper pasta is seriously addictive, and I mean it. The last time I made this, I could not stop eating it. This pasta dish is ready in 20 minutes, making it a perfect addition to your weekly recipe rotation.

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    Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Pasta

    Katelyn Theofanis
    This Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Pasta is easy and delicious. Ready in 20-minutes, this pasta recipe is perfect for any night of the week.
    5 from 4 votes
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 20 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Italian
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 295 kcal

    Equipment

    • Blender
    • Large Saucepan
    • Wooden Spoon

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 16oz jar roasted red peppers drained of liquid
    • ¼ cup chicken stock
    • 2 cloves garlic
    • 10 fresh basil leaves plus more for garnish
    • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
    • ½ cup heavy cream
    • 2 tablespoon butter
    • salt and pepper to taste
    • 1 lb cooked pasta *See notes
    • grated parmesan for garnish

    Instructions
     

    • Cook the pasta according to package instructions. While the pasta is cooking, make the sauce.
    • Add the roasted red peppers, garlic, basil leaves, and chicken stock into a blender. Blend until smooth and completely incorporated.
    • Pour the blended mixture into a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the crushed red pepper flakes and bring the mixture to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low and allow the sauce to simmer, stirring frequently, for about 10 minutes.
    • Stir in the heavy cream and butter, and cook until heated through, stirring constantly. Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
    • Add the pasta to the saucepan and toss until all of the noodles are coated in the sauce. Serve with freshly grated parmesan and torn basil leaves.

    Notes

    • Use a varietal of pasta that has ridges, such as Rigatoni, to soak up all the saucy goodness. Other great pasta that works well in this recipe includes penne, bucatini, large shells, or farfalle. Pappardelle and linguine are also great pasta for mopping up the sauce.
    • Add a pound of cooked and seasoned ground beef to the sauce at the end of cooking for added protein. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 295kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 8gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 42mgSodium: 48mgPotassium: 110mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 541IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 41mgIron: 2mg
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    Hi, welcome to Sugary Logic! I'm Katelyn. I am an experienced chef and home cook publishing simple and easy recipes here on my food blog, Sugary Logic. Sugary Logic's recipes will save you time and allow you to create fast and easy meals as sophisticated as any restaurant meal.

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