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roasted red pepper pasta

Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Vegetarian
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4
Author: Valentina | The Baking Fairy

Ingredients

  • 2 red bell peppers washed and dried
  • ½ white onion chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic peeled and smashed
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • ¼ cup heavy cream or full-fat coconut milk
  • ¼ cup parmesan cheese dairy or vegan-friendly
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1-2 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1 lb pasta of choice

Instructions

  • First, roast the peppers. Turn on the broiler to 450F, place the peppers (whole) on a baking sheet covered with aluminum foil, and place right under the broiler. Cook, turning every few minutes, until peppers are soft and skins are blackened and blistered.
  • When ready, remove from oven and close the foil up tightly. This will create some steam and that will help peel the peppers more easily.
  • When peppers are cool enough to handle, carefully remove the skins and discard the seeds and green core.
  • Add the peppers to a food processor, along with the veggies, seasonings, parmesan, and cream. Blend until smooth and creamy.
  • In a medium saucepan, add the olive oil and heat over medium-low. Add in your red pepper sauce and cook for 10-15 minutes to heat and thicken.
  • Cook pasta according to package directions, toss with the prepared sauce, and enjoy!