Description
A romantic and creamy pasta dish perfect for a special occasion, featuring a roasted red pepper sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 1 cup roasted red peppers
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a blender, combine roasted red peppers, olive oil, garlic, and crushed red pepper flakes. Blend until smooth.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, pour in the red pepper sauce and stir in the heavy cream.
- Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to combine.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and season with salt.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with a side salad and garlic bread.
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 400 milligrams
- Fat: 18 grams
- Saturated Fat: 8 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 10 grams
- Cholesterol: 30 milligrams