Roasted Red Bell Pepper Sauce Pasta

Roasted Red Bell Pepper Sauce Pasta

4 servings
A super easy roasted red bell pepper pasta recipe that packs a flavor punch with a creamy sauce made with roasted red bell peppers.

Ingredients

  • 1 16 oz jar Roasted Red Bell Peppers drained and sliced thick

    or 2 roasted red bell peppers

  • ½ white onion

    chopped into chunks

  • 3 big cloves of garlic
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp fresh parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup milk
  • ½ pound dried pasta

    farfalle

  • Fresh thyme or basil
    to taste
  • Salt and Black pepper
    to taste
  • Italian seasoning
    to taste

Directions

  1. 1

    Set a pot of water to boil. Season it with salt. Once the water comes to a boil, add the pasta. Cook according to package directions.

  2. 2

    In a frying pan, add olive oil along with chopped onion and garlic. Saute for about 2-3 minutes.

  3. 3

    Transfer the contents to a blender and add the roasted red bell peppers, parmesan cheese, and milk to it. Blend until smooth.

  4. 4

    Return the sauce to the same frying pan and turn the heat on to medium. Add the cooked pasta, salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning and fresh thyme leaves. If desired, add more parmesan cheese while serving.

Roasted Red Bell Pepper Sauce Pasta

Roasted Red Bell Pepper Sauce Pasta

20 min4 servings

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About this Recipe

Craving a vibrant, flavorful pasta dish that feels gourmet but comes together with minimal effort? This Roasted Red Bell Pepper Sauce Pasta delivers big on taste, transforming simple ingredients into a creamy, satisfying meal you'll want to make again and again. The magic here lies in the luscious, creamy sauce, which gets its rich texture and bright flavor entirely from roasted red bell peppers. Instead of relying on heavy cream, we blend the peppers with a touch of milk, garlic, and onion to create a naturally sweet and savory coating for your pasta, making it surprisingly light yet incredibly satisfying. This approach allows the natural sweetness of the peppers to shine, creating a complex flavor profile that belies its simple preparation. Imagine tender farfalle coated in a velvety, sun-kissed sauce bursting with the sweet, smoky notes of roasted bell peppers, balanced by aromatic garlic and a hint of onion. Each bite offers a harmonious blend of savory depth and subtle sweetness, enhanced by fresh herbs like thyme or basil and a sprinkle of Parmesan. This dish is designed to be effortlessly simple, perfect for a busy weeknight, yet sophisticated enough to impress both family and guests. Feel free to experiment with your pasta choice; while farfalle is delightful, penne or fettuccine would also work beautifully, allowing the rich sauce to cling to every strand or shape. For an extra herbal kick, fresh basil can be swapped for or combined with fresh thyme. If you're out of Parmesan, a different hard, salty cheese would offer a similar savory note, or simply adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. This vibrant pasta is perfect for a quick yet elegant weeknight dinner or a casual family meal. Serve it alongside a crisp green salad and some crusty bread to sop up every last bit of that delectable sauce.

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