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Roasted Red Pepper Alfredo
5 from 21 votes

Roasted Red Pepper Alfredo

Roasted Red Pepper Alfredo combines linguine pasta with a creamy sauce made from heavy cream, milk, goat cheese, and Parmesan, blended with roasted red peppers for a rich, smooth texture and subtle sweetness. The sauce is gently cooked with garlic and onion to develop flavor before being pureed with the peppers and tossed with pasta. It's a comforting, flavorful pasta dish that stands out by using goat cheese and roasted red peppers for a distinctive creamy and slightly tangy profile.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces linguine
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 onion diced
  • ½ cup milk
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 4 ounces goat cheese crumbled
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese plus more for garnish, grated
  • 1 roasted red pepper 12-ounce jar, drained and chopped
  • salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
  • black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground

Instructions

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  1. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain well.
  2. Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and onion, and cook, stirring frequently, until onions have become translucent, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in milk, heavy cream, goat cheese and Parmesan until cheeses has melted, about 1-2 minutes.
  3. Add red peppers and puree with an immersion blender. Stir in pasta and gently toss to combine; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  4. Serve immediately, garnished with Parmesan, if desired.