Red Pepper Pasta
This creamy red pepper pasta is the ultimate quick and easy dinner recipe. The silky roasted red pepper sauce is rich, flavorful, and comes together in minutes with simple pantry ingredients. Perfect for busy weeknights, this versatile pasta can be served with your favorite protein and vegetables for a complete meal.
Servings: 4
Calories: 464kcal
Ingredients
- 10 ounces pasta any of your choice
- 1 cup roasted red peppers from a jar, drained
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt to taste
- 1/4 tsp black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth low sodium
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated or shredded
- 2 tbsp fresh basil optional, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- While the pasta cooks, add roasted red peppers, marinara sauce, and olive oil to a blender. Blend until smooth.
- Add garlic cloves and pulse a few times until minced into the sauce.
- Pour the sauce into a large skillet over medium-low heat.
- Stir in Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
- Simmer for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add heavy cream and vegetable broth. Stir well and simmer for 2 more minutes.
- Turn off the heat and mix in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add cooked pasta and toss until evenly coated in the sauce.
- Stir in chopped fresh basil or sprinkle on top before serving. Serve hot and enjoy.
Notes
Nutrition
Calories: 464kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 1246mg | Potassium: 357mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 970IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 212mg | Iron: 2mg