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Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Pasta

This Roasted Tomato and Bell Pepper Pasta is an easy weeknight meal full of fresh and vibrant flavors that is sure to impress! Made with red bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, shallots, cream, and fresh basil.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 537 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian , American

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. (16 oz.) linguini, or pasta of choice
  • 20 oz. cherry tomatoes
  • 2 large red bell peppers, seeded & chopped
  • 4 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1 shallot, diced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • Salt, to taste
  • black pepper, to taste
  • red pepper chili flakes, to taste
  • Parmesan cheese, (optional)
  • Fresh basil, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 400° F. Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper. Toss the cherry tomatoes (no need to cut the tomatoes) and the diced bell peppers onto the sheet pan. Toss veggies with 1-2 Tbsp. olive oil and some salt and pepper. Bake for 20-25 minutes Start Timer or until the veggies become tender.
  2. Meanwhile, boil water for the linguini in a large stockpot and add a nice large pinch of salt to the water. Cook the pasta according to package directions, drain and set aside.
  3. Add the shallot and remaining olive oil in a deep pan or skillet. Cook over medium heat for about 3-5 minutes Start Timer. stirring occasionally.
  4. By this time, the tomatoes and veggies should be finished. Pulse the shallots, tomatoes, and bell peppers in a food processor until they become a "sauce."
  5. Pour this sauce back into the skillet and add in the heavy cream. Let it come to a simmer.
  6. Optional: if you feel the sauce is too chunky at this point, you can blend again with an immersion blender or high-powered blender to make it smoother.
  7. Add the cooked linguine into the sauce and toss to coat. Season to taste with salt, pepper, and red pepper chili flakes.
  8. Garnish with lots of Parmesan and fresh basil, if using! Enjoy.  

Notes

  • If you don't have any shallots on hand, you can use a small yellow onion instead.
  • Add in chicken, ground turkey or ground beef, if desired. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 537kcal (27%) Carbohydrates 65g (22%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 26g (40%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 11g Cholesterol 45mg (15%) Sodium 29mg (1%) Potassium 542mg (15%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 2757IU (55%) Vitamin C 92mg (102%) Calcium 58mg (6%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 537

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 537kcal 27%
Carbohydrates 65g 22%
Protein 13g 26%
Fat 26g 40%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 11g 55%
Cholesterol 45mg 15%
Sodium 29mg 1%
Potassium 542mg 12%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 2757IU 55%
Vitamin C 92mg 102%
Calcium 58mg 6%
Iron 2mg 11%

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