Italian Roasted Red Pepper Pasta Sauce

Italian Roasted Red Pepper Pasta Sauce

A creamy pasta sauce using CEREN Roasted Red Peppers, garlic, and Parmesan cheese.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups CEREN Roasted Red Peppers, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 300 g penne or spaghetti
  • ½ teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Fresh basil for garnish

Instructions

Cook pasta: Boil pasta until al dente. Reserve ½ cup cooking water.

Prepare sauce: In a blender, combine CEREN Roasted Red Peppers, garlic, and olive oil. Blend until smooth.

Simmer: Pour mixture into a pan. Stir in cream and Parmesan. Simmer for 5 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and chili flakes.

Toss pasta: Add cooked pasta to the sauce. Use reserved pasta water if needed to loosen.

Serve: Garnish with fresh basil and extra Parmesan.