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One Pot Roasted Red Pepper Pasta

This smoky, sweet, and creamy One Pot Roasted Red Pepper Pasta cooks in one single pot and can be on the table in about 30 minutes. 

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 (1 1/3 cup each)
Calories: 41038 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 5 cups vegetable broth $0.60
  • 1 lb. fettuccine $1.00
  • 1 small Vidalia onion $0.61
  • 4 cloves garlic $0.32
  • 1 oz. jar roasted red peppers $2.49
  • 1 oz. can fire roasted diced tomatoes $1.29
  • 1/2 Tbsp dried basil $0.07
  • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper (optional) $0.03
  • freshly cracked black pepper $0.05
  • 4 oz. cream cheese (optional) $1.08

Instructions

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  1. Thinly slice the onion and mince the garlic. Remove the red peppers from the liquid in the jar and then slice them into thin strips.
  2. In a large pot, combine the broth, onion, garlic, red pepper slices, diced tomatoes (with juice), basil, crushed red pepper, and some freshly cracked black pepper (10-15 cranks of a pepper mill). Stir these ingredients to combine. Break the fettuccine in half, then add it to the pot, attempting to submerge the pieces as much as possible.
  3. Place a lid on the pot and turn the heat up to high. As soon as the pot reaches a full boil, give it a quick stir to loosen any pieces that may have stuck to the bottom, return the lid, and turn the heat down to medium-low.
  4. Let the pot simmer on medium low for 10-12 minutes, stirring every couple of minutes to make sure nothing sticks to the bottom. Return the lid as quickly as possible after each stir. After ten minutes, test the pasta to see if it is al dente. Once the pasta is tender, remove it from the heat. (If the pasta becomes too dry before it is tender, simply add a small amount of water and continue to simmer.)
  5. Divide the cream cheese into tablespoon sized pieces, then add them to the pot. Stir the pasta until the cheese melts in and creates a smooth sauce (it will look lumpy at first, just keep stirring). Serve hot.

Notes

  • Breaking the pasta in half helps the larger pieces of tomato and pepper stir in evenly with the pasta. It also helps allow the pasta to be submerged under the broth.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1Serving Calories 410.38kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 71.48g (24%) Protein 12.02g (24%) Fat 7.72g (12%) Sodium 1049.45mg (44%) Fiber 3.4g (14%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6(1 1/3 cup each)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 41038

% Daily Value*

Serving 1Serving
Calories 410.38kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 71.48g 24%
Protein 12.02g 24%
Fat 7.72g 12%
Sodium 1049.45mg 44%
Fiber 3.4g 14%

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