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25-Minute Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Pasta

Whip up a delicious dinner in no time with this 25-Minute Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Pasta from @playswellwithbutter. Vibrant roasted red peppers blend perfectly with a touch of garlic, onion, and silky tomato paste to create a sauce that's rich, flavorful, and oh-so comforting. Tossed with your favorite pasta and finished with a sprinkle of parmesan and fresh basil, this quick and easy meal is perfect for busy weeknights or anytime you’re craving something cozy and satisfying. Plus, it’s simple enough for beginners but tasty enough to impress family and friends!

Roasted Red Pepper Pasta served on a plate

  • prep time

    5min

  • cook time

    20min

  • total time

    25min

  • Serving Size

    4-6

  • Recipe Category Pasta

  • Recipe Cuisine Italian

  • Recipe Level Simple

Recipe By: Jess Larson @playswellwithbutter

Ingredients

Directions

  • Boil the pasta: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Once boiling, generously season with salt. Add the pasta and cook, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, to al dente according to package directions. Carefully dip a large liquid measuring cup into the pot to reserve about 1 ½ cups of the starchy pasta water, and set aside. Carefully drain the pasta—do not rinse.
  • Meanwhile, infuse the oil and soften the aromatics: Add the olive oil, shallot, garlic, basil sprigs, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes (if using) to a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant and infused well, 8-10 minutes—the garlic and shallot should only turn lightly golden, so adjust the heat as needed to avoid browning.
  • Add the tomato paste to the oil, stirring well to combine. Cook until fragrant and deepened in color, 3-4 minutes longer. Remove from the heat and discard the spent basil sprigs.
  • Blend the roasted red pepper sauce: Transfer the infused oil and cooked aromatics from Steps 2-3 to a high-speed blender with the drained roasted red peppers, lemon juice, and ½ cup of reserved pasta water. Season with 1 teaspoon kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste. Blend 1-2 minutes, stopping to scrape down the sides of the blender as needed, until the sauce is smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  • Finish the roasted red pepper pasta: Return the drained rigatoni to the pot it was cooked in and set over medium-low heat. Pour in the roasted red pepper sauce and toss to coat evenly. Adjust as needed: if the sauce needs to loosen up, add a splash of reserved pasta water; if the sauce needs to tighten, increase the heat slightly. Cook 1-2 minutes longer, letting the pasta meld with the sauce, then remove from heat.
  • Serve: Portion the red pepper pasta into individual bowls. Finish with a sprinkling of chopped fresh herbs or grated parmesan as desired. Enjoy!

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25-Minute Creamy Roasted Pepper Pasta

Whip up a delicious dinner in no time with this 25-Minute Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Pasta from @playswellwithbutter. Vibrant roasted red peppers blend perfectly with a touch of garlic, onion, and silky tomato paste to create a sauce that's rich, flavorful, and oh-so comforting. Tossed with your favorite pasta and finished with a sprinkle of parmesan and fresh basil, this quick and easy meal is perfect for busy weeknights or anytime you’re craving something cozy and satisfying. Plus, it’s simple enough for beginners but tasty enough to impress family and friends!