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Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Pasta

Ready in just 15 minutes, this Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Pasta features swirls of luscious ricotta blended with garlic and red bell peppers for a sauce that puts tomatoes to shame! Served with a combination of tagliatelle pasta and zucchini noodles, this simple dinner is both filling and delicious.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 766 kcal
Course: Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 4 roasted red bell peppers peeled and seeded
  • 2 cups whole milk ricotta
  • 7 cloves garlic peeled
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
  • 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 lb Tagliatelle pasta
  • 4 medium zucchini spiralized
  • 2 cups fresh basil chiffonade
  • parmesan for serving

Instructions

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  1. Add the roasted red peppers, ricotta, garlic, vinegar, olive oil, red pepper flakes, and kosher salt to a high-powered blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Transfer sauce to a pot and heat on medium-low until hot but not simmering.
  2. Prepare tagliatelle pasta as directed on the package. Drain well once cooked and transfer to a large bowl. Add the spiralized zucchini and red pepper sauce and toss gently to combine, then fold in the fresh basil. Serve with a sprinkle of parmesan and enjoy!

Notes

  • Cut the zucchini into chunks rather than only cutting off the ends, this will ensure you don't end up with ridiculously long strands of zucchini noodles.
  • You can roast red bell peppers as I do for my pepper paste, or over the open flame of a gas cooktop, which is a super fast way to get it done. If you're in a pinch, you can use jarred roasted red peppers (you'll need two jars minimum, however, which can get expensive), just drain them very well before using.
  • Ramp up the heat by adding more red pepper flakes!
  • If you don't have any zucchini on-hand, you can absolutely use all tagliatelle instead.

Nutrition Information

Calories 766kcal (38%) Carbohydrates 98g (33%) Protein 34g (68%) Fat 27g (42%) Saturated Fat 13g (65%) Cholesterol 158mg (53%) Sodium 2635mg (110%) Potassium 1164mg (33%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 2548IU (51%) Vitamin C 93mg (103%) Calcium 408mg (41%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 766

% Daily Value*

Calories 766kcal 38%
Carbohydrates 98g 33%
Protein 34g 68%
Fat 27g 42%
Saturated Fat 13g 65%
Cholesterol 158mg 53%
Sodium 2635mg 110%
Potassium 1164mg 25%
Fiber 8g 32%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 2548IU 51%
Vitamin C 93mg 103%
Calcium 408mg 41%
Iron 5mg 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.