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    Roasted Red Pepper Pasta

    Published: Sep 19, 2013 · Modified: Feb 5, 2022 by Kim Beaulieu · This post may contain affiliate links

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    This Roasted Red Pepper Pasta is quick and easy to make. It's the perfect meatless pasta recipe for any occasion! 

    Roasted Red Pepper Pasta in a blue bowl on a cloth napkin.

    If you're like me, roasted red pepper pasta is a weekly staple in your house. It's so quick and easy to make plus everyone goes crazy for it.

    Basically, I'm just a sucker for pasta recipes. Any time I'm looking for a dinner recipe I know every single family member will love I typically make pasta.

    The think I dig about pasta is how you can make it stretch or turn the leftovers into a whole new recipe.

    For instance, you could add rotisserie chicken to the leftovers for an incredible meal the next day. You could also keep it meat free and just add tons of roasted veggies. The possibilities are endless.

    My daughter is a vegetarian. She grew up not eating meat until she about 15 years old. Then, she started eating meat for about 9 or 10 years. Now she's back to eating meatless meals again.

    More often than not, I make two versions of this on the same night. Generally, I whip up a giant batch then move half of it into another pan with cooked chicken. That way, we have a meatless option and a meaty option for everyone to choose from.

    This recipe is a riff on The Pioneer Woman's Quick and Easy Roasted Red Pepper Pasta. It's so darn good, as are all her recipes.

    I highly recommend making a double batch of this wonderful roasted red pepper pasta. You will thank me later!

    Other amazing pasta recipes

    • Easy Spicy Lasagna
    • Skillet Lasagna
    • Farmers Market Pasta Salad
    • Angel Hair Pasta with Shallots, Garlic, Broccoli and Lemon
    • Bolognese

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    Roasted Red Pepper Pasta

    This Roasted Red Pepper Pasta is quick and easy to make. It's the perfect meatless pasta recipe for any occasion! 
    Course Dinner
    Cuisine American
    Keyword meatless pasta, pasta recipe, roasted red pepper pasta
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 15 minutes
    Total Time 25 minutes
    Servings 8
    Calories 316kcal

    Ingredients

    • 454 grams Farfalle noodles
    • 4 tbsp butter divided
    • ½ medium sweet onion diced
    • 3 cloves garlic chopped finely
    • 300 ml jarred roasted red peppers drained and chopped
    • 1 cup vegetable broth
    • Salt and Pepper to taste
    • ½ cup heavy cream
    • dried sweet basil to taste

    Instructions

    • Cook your pasta in salted water according to the directions, minus one minute.
    • Melt half the butter (2 tablespoons) in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the onions and saute for about 4 or 5 minutes. Add the garlic and peppers, cook for about 3 to 4 minutes longer.
    • Remove the skillet from the heat, carefully transfer the ingredients to a food processor. Pulse until mixed but slightly chunky. Be sure the lid was on. Seriously people, common sense prevails here. wipes red pepper off her face
    • Heat the remaining butter (2 tablespoons) in the same skillet over medium high heat, then transfer the ingredients from the food processor back into the pan. Add the broth, salt and pepper and cook until it all starts to bubble and come together while you stir.
    • Add the heavy cream in, more or less depending on your moo-d. <see what I did there
    • Stir until the cream combines and feel free to add any more spices that suit your fancy.
    • Drain pasta, (reserving about ½ cup of pasta water), and pour that cooked pasta into your skillet. Continue to cook until everything combines and become one big happy melting pot of joy. To help it combine a little better, add a little pasta water. Start with about ¼ cup and cook while it melds the ingredients together. You can add more if needed.
    • Toss the dried sweet basil over top and it's pasta party time.
    • Serve with a big old peppery smile!

    Notes

     
     

    Nutrition

    Calories: 316kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 694mg | Potassium: 217mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 654IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 2mg

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    Comments

    1. Gaby Patino

      February 07, 2014 at 3:52 pm

      I used fresh red peppers and half and half instead of heavy cream. This is an amazing dish.

      Reply
    2. Jamee

      March 03, 2014 at 12:43 am

      This recipe sounds it like Noodles and Company Pena rosa! But with peppers instead of pepper flakes!

      Reply
      • Kim Beaulieu

        March 03, 2014 at 2:58 am

        I have no idea what Noodles and Company is. The joys of being Canadian, now I need to go google. Lol.

        Reply
    3. Morgan

      January 19, 2015 at 6:43 pm

      Hey Kim! I'm doing a Top 10 of our family's favourite recipes, and would love to link to this.

      Reply
      • Kim Beaulieu

        January 22, 2015 at 10:53 pm

        Hey Morgan. I'm always okay with people linking over to the blog. Thanks for the compliment. I really appreciate it.

        Reply
    4. Stacy

      January 21, 2015 at 11:54 am

      can you use a hand blender instead of a food processor.

      Reply
      • Kim Beaulieu

        January 22, 2015 at 11:00 pm

        I would totally try that. It's good if it's smooth or a bit chunky so you really can't mess it up. Hope you love it.

        Reply
    5. Sara G

      May 26, 2022 at 2:01 pm

      5 stars
      The absolute best comfort food ever!! I’m making this again over the weekend, we loved it!

      Reply
      • Kim Beaulieu

        May 26, 2022 at 6:58 pm

        Thank you so much. So happy to hear you liked it.

        Reply
    6. Toni

      May 27, 2022 at 7:43 am

      5 stars
      This is seriously amazing!! Perfect for busy nights!

      Reply
      • Kim Beaulieu

        May 27, 2022 at 2:48 pm

        Thank you so much.

        Reply
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