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Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
Roasted Red Pepper Sauce is a flavorful sauce that isn't just for pasta! Jazz up everything from pizza to sandwiches and so much more!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 288 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 16 ounces roasted red peppers drained
- ⅔ cup heavy cream (or oat milk for dairy-free)
- ½ cup canned crushed tomatoes
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (or Violife for dairy-free)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ cup red onion peeled & diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 pound pasta
Instructions
- If serving this sauce with pasta, cook the pasta according to the package directions in a large pot of boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- While the pasta cooks, add the roasted red peppers, heavy cream, crushed tomatoes, basil, and Parmesan to a food processor and blend until smooth. Set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Once hot, add in the onion and garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened. Add the Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes and cook another 30 seconds before pouring in the blended red pepper sauce.
- Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Then stir in the cooked pasta. Cook until reheated, about 2-3 minutes. Top with shaved parmesan cheese and fresh basil for garnish, if desired.
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Notes
- Nutrition does not include pasta, only the sauce.
Nutrition Information
Calories
288kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Cholesterol
56mg
(19%)
Sodium
1972mg
(82%)
Potassium
351mg
(10%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
1508IU
(30%)
Vitamin C
57mg
(63%)
Calcium
210mg
(21%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 288
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 288kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 1972mg | 82% |
| Potassium | 351mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1508IU | 30% |
| Vitamin C | 57mg | 63% |
| Calcium | 210mg | 21% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.