Healthy Homemade Roasted Red Pepper Pasta
A silky, dairy-free roasted red pepper pasta that’s naturally creamy and flavorful—made without any heavy cream. A perfect quick and colorful weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
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12 oz pasta (penne, fusilli, or spaghetti)
1 ½ cups roasted red peppers (jarred or homemade)
2–3 garlic cloves, minced
½ small onion, diced
2 tbsp olive oil
½ cup vegetable broth
2 tbsp nutritional yeast or ¼ cup grated Parmesan
Salt and black pepper, to taste
¼–½ cup reserved pasta water
Optional: red pepper flakes, fresh basil, spinach
Instructions
- Cook pasta until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain.
- Sauté garlic and onion in olive oil over medium heat until softened.
- Blend roasted peppers, sautéed aromatics, broth, nutritional yeast (or Parmesan), salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour sauce into skillet and simmer 5–7 minutes. Add pasta and toss.
- Stir in reserved pasta water as needed until creamy.
- Adjust seasoning and stir in spinach or herbs if using.
- Serve hot with toppings of choice.
Notes
Use plant-based cheese for vegan version. Add grilled chicken or tofu for more protein. Sauce freezes well for later use.
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