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Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Pasta Recipe

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Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Pasta is a vibrant and comforting dish featuring a luscious sauce made from oven-roasted red bell peppers, caramelized onions, and garlic, blended with heavy cream and vegetable stock. This easy-to-make pasta offers rich, smoky flavors balanced with fresh herbs and optional Parmesan cheese, perfect for a delicious weeknight meal or a satisfying vegetarian dinner.

Ingredients

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Pasta

  • 1 lb pasta

Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

  • 2 red bell peppers, halved (stems and seeds removed)
  • 1/2 large yellow onion, cut in two pieces (or 1 small onion halved)
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup vegetable stock
  • Salt and pepper to taste

For Serving (Optional)

  • Parmesan cheese
  • Fresh basil

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 450℉ (232℃) to prepare for roasting the vegetables, which will develop deep smoky flavor and sweetness.
  2. Roast Vegetables: Place the halved red peppers, onion pieces, and whole garlic cloves in a baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil and white wine to enhance caramelization and moisture. Roast in the oven for 25-30 minutes until the vegetables are tender and slightly charred.
  3. Steam Roasted Vegetables: Carefully remove the baking dish from the oven and cover it tightly with aluminum foil. Let the vegetables steam in their own heat for 10 minutes to loosen the pepper skins for easy peeling.
  4. Cook Pasta: While the vegetables steam, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and return to the pot.
  5. Peel Peppers: After steaming, peel off as much of the red pepper skin as possible to prevent bitterness and ensure a smooth sauce.
  6. Blend Sauce: Transfer the peeled peppers, roasted onion, garlic, along with any juices in the baking dish, into a high-powered blender. Add heavy cream, vegetable stock, salt, and pepper. Blend until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
  7. Combine Pasta and Sauce: Pour the blended roasted red pepper sauce over the cooked pasta in the pot. Stir well to evenly coat all the pasta strands.
  8. Serve: Plate the pasta and garnish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves if desired. Enjoy warm for a rich and flavorful meal.

Notes

  • Using a high-powered blender ensures a silky, smooth sauce.
  • Peeling the peppers after roasting helps remove bitterness and enhances sauce texture.
  • Dry white wine adds depth to the sauce but can be omitted or replaced with a splash of vegetable stock for a non-alcoholic version.
  • Feel free to use gluten-free pasta to make the dish gluten-free.
  • For a vegan option, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and omit Parmesan or use vegan cheese alternatives.
  • Fresh basil adds brightness but can be substituted with parsley or omitted.

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