Roasted Red Pepper Pasta
This roasted red pepper pasta is creamy and flavorful, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Equipment
- Pan
- Pot
Ingredients
For the Sauce
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 1 cup marinated roasted red peppers (include 1-2 tablespoon marinating liquid)
- 3 cloves garlic crushed/minced
- to taste salt and fresh ground pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 cup heavy cream
Pasta
- ½ lb pasta
- ½ cup reserved pasta water as needed
Instructions
- In a pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the marinated roasted red peppers and their liquid, dried basil, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Pour in the heavy cream and simmer for a few minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Reserve some pasta water.
- Drain the pasta and add it to the sauce, mixing well. If needed, add reserved pasta water to reach desired consistency.
Notes
Serve immediately with grated cheese if desired. You can also add vegetables or protein for a complete meal.