Description
Indulge in the creamy decadence of this Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Pasta Sauce Recipe, a perfect blend of marinated roasted peppers and fresh garlic. In just under 20 minutes, you can create a rich, velvety sauce that elevates any pasta dish or serves as a delightful dip for breads and veggies. Ideal for busy weeknights or special occasions, this versatile sauce will impress family and friends alike with its vibrant flavor and simplicity. Whether you enjoy it over fettuccine, as a topping for grilled chicken, or even as an appetizer dip, this sauce is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.
Ingredients
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- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 cup marinated roasted red peppers (plus 1–2 tbsp marinade)
- 3 cloves garlic, crushed/minced
- Salt and ground pepper to taste
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 lb pasta
Instructions
- Puree the marinated roasted red peppers with crushed garlic in a food processor until smooth, adding some marinade juice for extra flavor.
- In a saucepan over medium-low heat, melt butter and sauté crushed garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add the pureed pepper mixture to the saucepan; season with salt and pepper. Cook for 2 minutes while stirring.
- Stir in dried basil and heavy cream; simmer for 6-10 minutes until thickened.
- Mix with cooked al dente pasta, adding reserved pasta water for desired consistency.
- Serve hot with grated Parmesan cheese on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup sauce (60g)
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 80mg