my red pepper pasta

Recipe by
Rose M. Helle
The Villages, FL

When I want to throw a quick dinner together, this is my go-to recipe.

yield 6 -8
prep time 15 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For my red pepper pasta

  • 9 oz
    penne pasta
  • 3/4 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp
    butter
  • 2-3 clove
    garlic, finely minced
  • 1 c
    frozen chopped onions
  • 1 jar
    (16 oz) roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
  • 1 c
    vegetable broth
  • 1/4 c
    heavy cream
  • 1 Tbsp
    finely chopped parsley
  • several slice
    fresh basil, finely chopped
  • 1/2 c
    parmesan, shaved
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • pepper to taste

How To Make my red pepper pasta

  • 1
    Make the pasta according to package directions. drain and set aside.
  • 2
    While that is cooking, add the oil and butter to a large skillet over medium-high heat to melt the butter. Saute the garlic and onions for about 2 minutes. Add the drained red peppers and cook until hot, 2 or 3 minutes.
  • 3
    Let the cooked mixture cool for about 5 minutes and add about half of this mixture to puree in a blender. Put the lid on the blender and puree but only until slightly pureed. You want it to have some texture. Put this back in the skillet and do the same with the other half of the pepper mixture.
  • 4
    Add the broth, 1/2 teaspoon salt and some pepper and stir until heated through. Easily pour in the cream and stir to combine.
  • 5
    Add the drained pasta to the skillet. Top with the parmesan and stir to combine. Extra parmesan on top is optional.

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