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Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Pasta Recipe

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This Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Pasta is a luscious, comforting dish featuring oven-roasted red bell peppers blended with garlic, onion, and herbs, combined with a rich, creamy sauce poured over perfectly cooked pasta. It’s a quick and elegant meal perfect for weeknight dinners or casual entertaining, delivering bold flavors and a velvety texture in just 35 minutes.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb pasta
  • 2 red bell peppers, halved (stems and seeds removed)
  • 1/2 large yellow onion, cut into 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

For Serving (Optional)

  • Parmesan cheese
  • Fresh basil

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 450℉ to prepare for roasting the vegetables.
  2. Roast Vegetables: Arrange the halved red peppers, onion pieces, and garlic cloves in a baking dish. Drizzle evenly with olive oil and white wine. Place in the oven and roast for 25-30 minutes until the peppers are tender and slightly charred.
  3. Steam Roasted Veggies: Remove the baking dish from the oven and carefully cover it with aluminum foil to steam the roasted vegetables for 10 minutes, which helps loosen the pepper skins.
  4. Cook Pasta: While the vegetables steam, bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and return it to the pot to keep warm.
  5. Peel Peppers: After steaming, peel off as much of the skins of the roasted red peppers as possible for a smoother sauce texture.
  6. Blend Sauce: Transfer the peeled peppers, roasted onion, garlic, and any juices from the baking dish into a high-powered blender. Add the heavy cream, vegetable stock, salt, and pepper. Blend the mixture until completely smooth and creamy.
  7. Toss Pasta: Pour the creamy roasted red pepper sauce over the cooked pasta in the pot. Mix well to ensure the pasta is evenly coated with the sauce.
  8. Serve: Plate the creamy pasta and garnish optionally with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and torn fresh basil leaves for added flavor and color.

Notes

  • Roasting the peppers at high heat enhances their natural sweetness and adds a smoky depth to the sauce.
  • Steaming the roasted peppers after baking makes peeling the skins easier, ensuring a smooth sauce without bitterness.
  • If you prefer a lighter sauce, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or a plant-based cream alternative.
  • For a non-alcoholic version, replace the dry white wine with additional vegetable stock.
  • Fresh basil and Parmesan are optional but highly recommended to complement the creamy texture and add brightness.
  • Use a high-powered blender to achieve a completely smooth and velvety sauce.

Keywords: roasted red pepper pasta, creamy pasta sauce, roasted vegetables, easy pasta recipe, vegetarian dinner, Italian pasta dish

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