Creamy Red Pepper Pasta
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
647 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Creamy Red Pepper Pasta
Description
Creamy Red Pepper Pasta features rigatoni tossed with a rich sauce built from a puree of roasted red bell peppers, chicken broth, and tomato sauce. The ground Italian sausage is sautéed with diced onions and garlic, infusing the sauce with meaty, savory notes enhanced by dried Italian seasoning. Flour is added to create a subtle thickening base before gently simmering the sauce to intensify flavors.
After simmering, heavy cream is blended in to create a smooth, creamy texture that balances the acidity of the tomato and the sweetness of the roasted peppers. The dish is seasoned with salt, pepper, and freshly grated Parmesan cheese, which melts into the sauce, adding nuttiness and richness. The pasta is brought together with the sauce to ensure each bite is flavorful and satisfying.
This pasta is well suited to serve as a filling dinner, possibly paired with a simple salad or garlic bread. Fresh basil, parsley, or thyme added as garnish complements the dish with a touch of herbal brightness.
Ingredients
- 1 pound rigatoni pasta or ziti, short pasta noodles
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 roasted red bell pepper drained, 16-ounce jar
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tomato sauce
- 1 pound Italian sausage ground
- ½ white onion diced, or yellow onion
- 3 teaspoons garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning or Herbs de Provence, dried
- 3 tablespoons flour
- ⅓-1 cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons salt or to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper or to taste, cracked
- ⅔ cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
- basil or parsley or thyme, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta noodles according to package's instructions, drain, and toss with olive oil. Set aside.
- Combine red bell peppers, chicken broth, and tomato sauce in a blender, blend until smooth, and set aside.
- Add sausage to a large skillet, saute 2-3 minutes, breaking up with a spatula or wooden spoon as it cooks. Add onions and continue to saute 3-4 minutes longer until onions are tender and sausage is browned.
- Stir in garlic for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in Italian seasoning and flour.
- Gradually stir in red pepper sauce, bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 5-8 minutes until reduced and thickened.
- Stir in heavy cream and season with salt and pepper.
- Stir in pasta noodles, then parmesan cheese til melted. Garnish with fresh herbs and cracked black pepper and serve.
Notes
- Add ½ to 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes to the sauce for a spicy variation.
- Stir in ½ to 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese at the end until melted to create a cheesier, bubbly finish.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 647 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 647kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 62g | 21% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 32g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 82mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 1665mg | 69% |
| Potassium | 444mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 381IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 165mg | 17% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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