Pasta with Creamy Roasted Pepper and Tomato Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 pound dried shells or favorite pasta
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ⅓ cup chopped onion
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 28oz can tomato sauce
- 2 roasted red bell peppers
- ½ cup chicken or vegetable broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon fresh thyme
- Pinch red pepper flakes optional
- Salt and pepper
- 1 cup parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat.
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter with the olive oil. Add the onions, garlic and thyme and sauté until softened, about 3 minutes.
- Place the tomato sauce, roasted peppers, chicken or vegetable broth in the blender and blend until smooth.
- Add the tomato mixture to the sauce pan and cook, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the heavy cream, oregano, parmesan cheese and cook for about 5 minutes more. Stir and add red pepper flakes.
- Meanwhile, add 2 tbs. salt and the pasta to the boiling water. Cook, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, until al dente, according to the package instructions.
- Drain the pasta and add to the sauce. Warm briefly over low heat to blend the flavors and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 247kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 11gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 52mgSodium: 778mgPotassium: 129mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 920IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 340mgIron: 1mg
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This pasta dish is a very nice meal. It is quick and simple to make and I usually have all of the ingredients in my pantry. You can be creative and add shredded chicken or shrimp to the dish, if you prefer.
I love the combination of tomatoes and roasted peppers. Don't you?
If you are looking for a simple and tasty weeknight meal, make this delicious Pasta with Creamy Roasted Peppers and Tomatoes, with a salad on the side. Your family is going to love it!
Buen Provecho!
Salma
I made your sauce this morning and like it very much. Its easy, makes a good quantity and the taste is smooth! Not too overpowering, nice and subtle. Having looked at many similar recipes, I settled on yours and will keep it around for the future. Thanks from Canada.
Erica
Salma- Thank you for your feedback!
Chen(Picnicideas
Hi 🙂
First time in your blog and i loved it.
Thanks for the wonderful recipe.
Tina
the aroma is simply delicious. what is the colombian name for this dish?
Erica
Tina- This is not a Colombian dish, but the translation is Pasta con Salsa de Pimentones asados y Tomate.
Anonymous
Extremely flavorful and very easy to make with a few simple to find ingredients.We loved it!
Chris
Roasted peppers and tomatoes? Yes, I love that combination. But cream too! I want to marry this dish (if I wasn't already married!).
Sook @ My Fabulous Recipes
Oh this pasta looks fabulous! Just the way I like it!
Faith
This pasta is such a lovely color! You're right, tomatoes and peppers are a delicious combination!
Erica
Thank you all 🙂
Norma
It looks delicious and the picture is really beautiful.
Erica I had sent you and e-mail asking a few questions re: colombia
did you get it
Erica
Norma- I will e-mail you soon 🙂
Oysterculture
This sounds like the perfect tasty dish to finish off a busy day!
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I'm always on the lookout for easy but tasty midweek meals. The kids love pasta, so this dish sounds absolutely perfect (plus it's pretty healthy too..bonus!) Thanks heaps 🙂
DebinHawaii
It looks delicious! I love the bright color of the pasta in this dish. Great job!
tasteofbeirut
Erica
That pasta dish looks so delicious and so easy I am keeping it in mind for my next pasta-fest!
Erica
Thank you everyone!
Michelle
Nothing better to me then roasted red sweet peppers! I even like just looking at them at the market!
Wonderful sounding recipe!