Description
A delicious and creamy pasta dish made with roasted red peppers, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta (penne or fettuccine)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jar (12 ounces) roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add the chopped roasted red peppers to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Pour in the heavy cream and sprinkle in the Italian seasoning. Stir well to combine and let it simmer for about 5 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
- Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Toss the cooked pasta in the sauce until well coated. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil leaves if desired.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or a plant-based cream alternative.
- Add cooked chicken or shrimp for extra protein and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 80mg