In the realm of gastronomy, few experiences are as satisfying as crafting a velvety and vibrant sauce that seamlessly combines the rich essence of roasted red peppers with the timeless flavors of tomatoes, and roasted red peppers in a cream sauce.
This transformative fusion gives rise to a creation that encapsulates both the comfort of tradition and the thrill of innovation with this amazing mix of flavors that compliments the pasta perfectly.
As the kitchen becomes your canvas and the ingredients your palette, let us delve into the artistry of creating a sauce that not only tantalizes the senses but also serves as a testament to the magic that unfolds when culinary passions blend with the finest produce nature has to offer.
If you have the time to make Homemade Red Roasted Peppers the sauce takes literally 7 minutes to simmer and you'll have this delicious meal on your tables.
The recipe is in a printable card scroll down and hit print.
Easy Steps by Step Roasted Red Pepper Tomato Sauce
- use a food processor and pulse tomatoes with peppers and cream
- simmer the sauce for 7 minutes
- In the meantime boil the pasta al dente and keep warm
- Toss the pasta with the sauce
- Garnish with fresh basil, top the pasta with grated cheese, and serve
Shopping List (for exact measurements scroll to the printable recipe card)
- your favorite pasta cooked al dente with still a good firm bite drained
- canned diced tomatoes or fresh plum tomatoes chopped
- roasted red peppers in a jar or homemade red roasted peppers
- fresh minced garlic
- olive oil
- heavy cream
- salt, and pepper to taste
- fresh basil one or 2 leaves
- jarred roasted peppers
- Optional Garnish: grated Pecorino Romano cheese, red pepper flakes
Tips
- cook any kind of pasta or shape
- use canned or jarred peppers
- any cooked meats you prefer can be mixed into the pan
- use only fresh herbs if possible
- use only Pecorino Romano freshly grated cheese do not use pre-grated cheeses for best results
- use a good-tasting splash of wine can be added to the sauce
- artichoke hearts and sundried tomatoes are also a wonderful addition to the peppers
- if you prefer to add seafood, most shellfish cooks quickly
Pasta Suggestions
- rigatoni
- bowties
- mostaccioli
- fusilli
- seashells
- penne
- bucatini
Other Sauce Additions and Suggestions
- cubed eggplant
- cubed zucchini
- artichoke hearts
- sliced onions
- diced tomatoes
- cooked escarole or another green you prefer
- sliced black olives
- capers
- mushrooms sliced
- cooked meats
- cooked shellfish
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Classic Fast and Easy Pasta Dishes
This dish is perfect for any weeknight meal and it cooks up quickly in less than 30 minutes from start to finish.
Our version of this meal is all vegetarian however any seafood, meats, or other vegetables can be added.
If you would like a chunkier sauce add some extra small chopped tomatoes in the sauce while simmering.
Yield: 4
Roasted Red Pepper Tomato Sauce
This is a Roasted Red Pepper Tomato Sauce that has a symphony of flavors that dance harmoniously on your taste buds
Ingredients
- 1 jar of (14 oz) roasted red peppers, drained and rinsed (or 2 large homemade red peppers roasted in the oven and peeled)
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes, crushed tomatoes (or use 5 chopped fresh tomatoes preferably plum tomatoes)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves finely minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Pasta of choice cooked and drained (do not rinse)
- Optional: a splash of dry white wine
- Garnish: red pepper flakes, torn fresh basil leaves and grated Pecorino Romano cheese (for serving)
Instructions
- In a food processor add the peppers, heavy cream, and diced tomatoes.
- Pulse until smooth.
- Boil the water for the pasta.
- In the meantime, heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a saucepan and add the creamy pepper mixture.
- Add a splash of white wine if using.
- Simmer for 7 minutes. add the salt and pepper to taste.
- While that is simmering cook the pasta and drain.
- Add the pasta to a serving bowl and mix with the pepper sauce.
- Garnish with basil and cheese if preferred.
Notes
Tips
- cook any kind of pasta or shape
- use canned or jarred peppers
- any cooked meats you prefer can be mixed into the pan
- use only fresh herbs if possible
- use only Pecorino Romano freshly grated cheese do not use pre-grated cheeses for best results
- use a good-tasting splash of wine can be added to the sauce
- artichoke hearts and sundried tomatoes are also a wonderful addition to the peppers
- if you prefer to add seafood, most shellfish cooks quickly
Pasta Suggestions
- rigatoni
- bowties
- mostaccioli
- fusilli
- seashells
- penne
- bucatini
Other Sauce Additions and Suggestions
- cubed eggplant
- cubed zucchini
- artichoke hearts
- sliced onions
- diced tomatoes
- cooked escarole or another green you prefer
- sliced black olives
- capers
- mushrooms sliced
- cooked meats
- cooked shellfish
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