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Roasted Red Pepper Rigatoni

A creamy and flavorful pasta dish featuring roasted red peppers blended into a rich sauce, served over al dente rigatoni.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Pasta
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 12 oz rigatoni or any pasta of choice
Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
  • 2 cups roasted red peppers jarred or homemade
  • 1 cup heavy cream can substitute with coconut cream for dairy-free
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese grated, optional for serving
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped, for garnish

Method
 

Cook the Pasta
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the rigatoni and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
  2. Drain the pasta and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
Prepare the Sauce
  1. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  2. In a blender, combine roasted red peppers, heavy cream, sautéed garlic, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth.
Combine Pasta and Sauce
  1. In the skillet, add the blended sauce to the cooked rigatoni. Stir to combine, adding reserved pasta water as needed to reach desired consistency.
  2. Serve hot, garnished with grated parmesan cheese and fresh basil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 12gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gFiber: 3gSugar: 4g

Notes

For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes to the sauce.

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