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Roasted Red Pepper Pasta

Roasted Red Pepper Pasta

This Roasted Red Pepper Pasta is creamy, flavorful, and easy to make.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 2 people

Equipment

  • Pan
  • Pot

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce

  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • 1 cup marinated roasted red peppers (include 1-2 tablespoon marinating liquid)
  • 3 cloves garlic crushed/minced
  • salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 cup heavy cream

For the Pasta

  • ½ lb pasta
  • ½ cup reserved pasta water as needed

Instructions
 

  • Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Reserve ½ cup of the pasta water before draining.
  • In a pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant. Add roasted red peppers and marinating liquid, then stir in heavy cream and basil. Cook until heated through.
  • Combine the cooked pasta with the sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

This dish pairs well with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese on top.
Keyword creamy pasta, easy pasta recipes, Roasted Red Pepper Pasta