Roasted Red Pepper Creamy Pasta Sauce Recipe
A luscious and flavorful Roasted Red Pepper Creamy Pasta Sauce that is easy to make and perfect for tossing with your favorite pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 2 cups of sauce 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup marinated roasted red peppers, along with some liquid from the marinade
- 3 cloves garlic, crushed or minced
- Salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Puree Roasted Red Peppers: In a food processor or blender, puree the roasted red peppers, garlic, and juices from the jar until smooth.
- Melt Butter: In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, melt the butter.
- Sauté Garlic: Once the butter is melted, add the crushed garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add Pepper Puree: Add the pureed peppers, salt, and pepper to taste. Cook until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally for about 2 minutes.
- Introduce Basil and Cream: Stir in the dried basil and heavy cream. Cook the sauce for 6-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Roasted Red Pepper, Creamy, Pasta Sauce, Homemade, Easy
