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Quick and Easy Roasted Red Pepper Pasta

Quick and Easy Roasted Red Pepper Pasta
Prep Time
16 min
Cook Time
11 min
Yields
4-6 servings

Roasted red peppers, garlic and onions are puréed and turned into a creamy sauce for this flavourful pasta dish.  

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ingredients

Salt
1
lb(s) pasta of your choice (I prefer short ones like rigatoni, penne, etc.)
1
Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
2
Tbsp butter
3
cloves garlic, minced
½
large onion, finely diced
1
jar roasted red peppers (16 oz.), drained and roughly chopped
1
cup vegetable or chicken broth
Freshly ground black pepper
¼
cup heavy cream
2
Tbsp finely minced fresh parsley, plus more for serving
Several leaves fresh basil, chopped, plus more for serving
½
cup Parmesan shavings, plus more for serving
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directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package directions.

Step 2

Meanwhile, add the oil and butter to a large skillet over medium-high heat and melt the butter. Add the garlic and onions and sauté until starting to soften, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the chopped red peppers and cook until hot, 2 to 3 minutes.

Step 3

Carefully transfer the contents of the skillet to a food processor or blender. Put on the lid and purée the pepper mixture until totally blended (there will still be some texture to the peppers).

Step 4

Pour the pepper purée back into the skillet. Add the broth, 1/2 teaspoon salt and some pepper, and stir until heated. Splash in the cream and stir to combine. Add the parsley and basil and stir to combine. Taste and adjust the seasoning if you need to.

Step 5

Drain the pasta and add it to the skillet. Add the Parmesan, and then stir it together to coat the pasta.

Step 6

Serve in bowls with extra Parmesan and a sprinkling of parsley and basil on top.

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