Description
Red Pepper Pasta is a vibrant and creamy dish that tantalizes your taste buds with its sweet, smoky flavors. Featuring roasted red peppers blended into a luscious sauce, this pasta is quick to prepare and perfect for any occasion—whether it’s a cozy dinner or an elegant gathering. Each bite bursts with flavor, making it an instant favorite sure to impress your guests!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 2 large red bell peppers
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Halve the red peppers and remove seeds. Place them on a baking sheet, cut-side down, and roast until the skins blister and blacken.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté minced garlic for 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
- Once roasted, let the peppers cool slightly. Peel off the skins and blend them with heavy cream until smooth.
- Cook the penne according to package instructions until al dente; drain but reserve some pasta water.
- Add the creamy red pepper mixture to the skillet with garlic, then add drained pasta. Toss gently over low heat, adding reserved pasta water if needed for consistency.
- Stir in freshly grated Parmesan cheese until melted and season with salt and pepper before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 75mg