Roasted Red Pepper Pasta Sauce

Name: Roasted Red Pepper Pasta Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 3 large Roasted Red Bell Peppers ((substitution: 24-ounce Jar Roasted Red Peppers) (SEE NOTES)); 3 cloves Garlic (– peeled and roughly chopped (SEE NOTES)); 2 TBS Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 2 medium Shallots ( – peeled & coarsely chopped); 1 ¾ tsp Italian Seasoning; ¾ tsp EACH: Smoked Paprika & Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (– more or less, to taste (SEE NOTES)); 4 TBS Tomato Paste; 6 TBS No-Sodium Chicken or Vegetable Stock ( – DIVIDED (2 TBS + ¼ cup)); 1 TBS EACH: Balsamic Vinegar & Red Wine Vinegar; ¾ Cup Heavy Cream; 1/3 Cup Freshly Grated Pecorino Cheese ((substitution: Parmesan)); 8 large Fresh Basil Leaves (– DIVIDED); as needed Kosher Salt & Freshly Ground Black Pepper; Optional garnish: Fresh herbs ((oregano, flat-leaf parsley, thyme, chives))

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:20min

Add a little magic to your next pasta night with this Roasted Red Pepper Sauce. Smooth and rich with the perfect balance of smoky-sweet roasted red bell peppers, robust Italian seasonings, and a hint of luscious cream, it’s an irresistibly delicious twist on classic pasta sauce. The best part, you’ll need just 10 simple ingredients you probably already have on hand to make it!

Updated at: Sun, 11 May 2025 07:44:18 GMT