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Roasted Red Pepper Pasta Made in Minutes

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Roasted Red Pepper Pasta is a creamy, smoky, and vibrant one-pan dish made with blended red peppers, garlic, and cream. It’s a fast, vegetarian-friendly pasta recipe full of bold, comforting flavor.

Ingredients

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12 oz pasta (penne, rigatoni, or fettuccine)
1½ cups roasted red peppers (jarred or homemade)
1 small onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp olive oil
½ cup heavy cream or dairy-free alternative
¼ cup grated Parmesan (optional)
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Fresh basil or parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water. Drain.
  2. Sauté onion in olive oil until soft. Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
  3. Blend roasted peppers, onion, garlic, cream, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes until smooth.
  4. Pour sauce into skillet. Simmer 3–5 minutes. Stir in Parmesan.
  5. Add pasta. Toss to coat, adding pasta water if needed.
  6. Serve hot, garnished with herbs and extra cheese.

Notes

Use jarred or homemade peppers. Adjust spice to taste. Add veggies or protein for variation.