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Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
Level up pasta night with this irresistible roasted red pepper sauce! It's creamy, cheesy, and delicious with smoky, sweet spice. Be sure to make enough for seconds, your family won't be able to get enough!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 634 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 lb Pasta of Choice
- 14 oz crushed tomatoes
- 16 oz jarred roasted red bell peppers, drained
- 1 tsp garlic, minced
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 6 fresh basil leaves (more if desired)
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 3/4 cup heavy cream or half and half
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar (optional to help balance acidity)
- Salt and Pepper to taste if needed
Instructions
- In a food processor or blender, add the tomatoes, roasted red peppers, garlic, salt, basil, and oregano. Blend until smooth. Add the heavy cream and blend until incorporated.
- Pour the red pepper sauce into a medium saucepan, and heat over medium high heat. Add the grated parmesan cheese, and slowly bring sauce to a simmer. Whisk until the cheese is melted, and the sauce is warmed through.
- Prepare the noodles according to package instructions. Serve sauce over cooked noodles.
- Garnish the sauce with extra grated parmesan cheese and fresh parsley!
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Notes
- When using tomatoes, sugar can be helpful in reducing the acidity and balancing the flavors. Sugar can also help enhance the sweetness of the red peppers.
Nutrition Information
Calories
634kcal
(32%)
Carbohydrates
106g
(35%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Cholesterol
32mg
(11%)
Sodium
1080mg
(45%)
Potassium
885mg
(25%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
17g
(34%)
Vitamin A
4123IU
(82%)
Vitamin C
155mg
(172%)
Calcium
287mg
(29%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 634
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 634kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 106g | 35% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 32mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 1080mg | 45% |
| Potassium | 885mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 4123IU | 82% |
| Vitamin C | 155mg | 172% |
| Calcium | 287mg | 29% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.