Roasted Red Pepper Pasta

Tired of the same pasta recipes? You’ll love my quick and easy roasted red pepper pasta recipe! It’s so creamy and satisfying that you’ll be moving it into your regular dinner rotation! Our family’s Roasted Red Pepper Pasta is an easy weeknight meal for when you’re in a hurry. All you need to do is blend together roasted bell peppers into a creamy sauce to toss with your favorite pasta.  

This simple pasta recipe is a fun way to switch up your weeknight pasta rotation, because the red pepper pasta sauce is lightly creamy, tangy, and filled with a sweet and smoky flavor. with minimal effort from you!

I love having a go-to pasta recipe for those busy nights when I want something delicious, without too much work.  Some of my other favorite pasta recipes are…

I am going to have to quote the pioneer woman here…”GROAN” Seriously, this roasted red pepper pasta is all too delicious. Roasted red peppers really make this dish. Don’t be put off by roasting your own peppers, it really is worth it and not as complicated as it may sound. The first time I made it I used whole wheat rigatoni, but although I couldn’t keep my finger out of the sauce the whole wheat pasta just didn’t work for me. Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE whole wheat pasta, but some sauces just need something else. This time we used Campanelli and it was like little trumpets of heaven!!!!!!! We really liked it a lot more than the rigatoni. I love how they hold the sauce and are still so light. This recipe really is a must try. Let me know how it goes!

What is The Difference Between Red, Yellow, and Green Bell Peppers?

The difference is in the ripeness of the pepper.

A green bell pepper is just that–green.

The riper the pepper, the brighter the color.

Also, bell peppers sweeten as they ripen, so, a green pepper is a bit bitter, while a red pepper is very sweet.

Are Pine Nuts Good For You?

Pine nuts contain nutrients that help boost energy, including monounsaturated fat, protein and iron.

Pine nuts provide  a good source of magnesium which helps to boost energy and eliminate fatigue.

Can You Be Allergic To Pine Nuts?

Pine nuts contain the same allergens in other tree nuts.

If you are allergic to tree nuts, you could very well be allergic to pine nuts.

Roasted Red Pepper Pasta

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Roasted Red Pepper Pasta

By Sweet Basil

Prep5 minutes mins

Cook30 minutes mins

Total35 minutes mins

Servings6

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Ingredients 

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• ▢ 3 Red Bell Peppers
• ▢ 2 Tablespoons Pine Nuts, optional, but I love that nutty flavor
• ▢ 1 lb Pasta, orecchiette or campanelle
• ▢ Olive Oil, drizzle
• ▢ 1 small Shallot, minced fine
• ▢ 2-3 Cloves Garlic, minced
• ▢ Salt, to taste
• ▢ 1 Cup Heavy Cream
• ▢ 1/4 Cup White Wine or Cooking White Wine, Optional
• ▢ Parmesan, fresh, shaved
• ▢ Basil for garnish

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Instructions 

• Roast the red peppers until the skin is blackened
  3 Red Bell Peppers
• Place in a ziploc to steam and remove skins.
• Remove seeds and set aside.
• Begin to cook the pasta.
  1 lb Pasta
• In a blender process the peppers and pine nuts until smooth.
• Meanwhile, lightly toast the pine nuts over med-low heat for about 5 min, tossing every now and again. Remove from heat.
  2 Tablespoons Pine Nuts
• Drizzle some Olive Oil in a large skillet over medium.
  Olive Oil
• Add the shallot and saute until it is beginning to be translucent
  1 small Shallot
• Add garlic. Heat until fragrant. Slowly add the white wine, stirring a few times then add the puree mixture and season very well with kosher salt.
  2-3 Cloves Garlic
• Continue to simmer over LOW heat to allowing flavors to combine and then pour in cream and stir to combine, while the pasta finishes.
• Add more salt if needed and add drained pasta.
• Toss the pasta to coat and top with Parmesan shavings and fresh basil.
  Parmesan

Nutrition

Serving: 1g, Calories: 255kcal, Carbohydrates: 34g, Protein: 7g, Fat: 10g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Cholesterol: 27mg, Sodium: 13mg, Potassium: 264mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 4g, Vitamin A: 2154IU, Vitamin C: 77mg, Calcium: 30mg, Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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