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Healthy Roasted Pepper Pasta – Simple Weeknight Meal

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This Roasted Bell Pepper Pasta is a creamy, vegan-friendly pasta dish made with roasted red peppers, garlic, and tomatoes blended into a rich sauce. It’s perfect for healthy, plant-based dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 2 red bell peppers, halved and seeded

  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes (optional)

  • 1 small onion, quartered

  • 4 garlic cloves, unpeeled

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • ¼ cup plant-based milk or cashew cream

  • 2 tbsp nutritional yeast or vegan parmesan

  • ½ tsp smoked paprika

  • Salt and pepper to taste

  • 8 oz pasta (penne, rigatoni, or spaghetti)

  • Optional: fresh basil, chili flakes, or lime juice

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Roast peppers, garlic, onion, and tomatoes with olive oil for 25–30 min.

  • Cook pasta in salted water. Reserve ½ cup pasta water and drain.

  • Peel garlic and peppers. Blend roasted veggies with plant milk, yeast, paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth.

  • Warm sauce in skillet. Stir in pasta and toss to coat.

  • Garnish with basil, vegan cheese, or chili flakes. Serve hot.

Notes

  • Use jarred peppers for quicker prep

  • Add chipotle for smoky heat

  • Stir in chickpeas or tofu for added protein

  • Sauce freezes well without pasta

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