Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Pasta

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Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Pasta

Rigatoni coated in a silky roasted red pepper and garlic sauce with Parmesan, basil and a touch of cream. Rich, vibrant and completely meatless.

Total

30 min

Servings

2

Level

Easy

Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 6 oz rigatoni
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small shallot, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup drained roasted red peppers
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, optional (optional)
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt, plus more for pasta water
  • to taste freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn

Instructions

Bring a pot of generously salted water to a boil.

Cook rigatoni until al dente.

Reserve approximately 3/4 cup pasta water before draining.

Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Add shallot and cook 2-3 minutes until softened.

2 min

Add garlic and optional red pepper flakes. Cook approximately 30 seconds.

Transfer shallot mixture to a blender with roasted red peppers.

Blend until completely smooth.

Return sauce to the skillet over medium-low heat.

Stir in heavy cream.

Add Parmesan and stir until smooth.

Season with salt and black pepper.

Add drained pasta and approximately 1/4 cup reserved pasta water.

Toss until sauce becomes glossy and clings to the rigatoni.

Add more pasta water as necessary.

Stir in lemon juice.

Remove from heat and fold in torn basil.

Serve with additional Parmesan if desired.

Nutrition per serving

580

Calories

18g

Protein

72g

Carbs

24g

Fat

Chef's Notes & Storage

Drain jarred peppers thoroughly before measuring so excess brine does not dilute the sauce.

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