Pasta Sauce with Red Peppers Recipe (Vegan & Creamy)

Name: Pasta Sauce with Red Peppers Recipe (Vegan & Creamy)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 11½ oz. (325g) roasted red peppers (see note); 1 large (~22g) red chili pepper (see note); 2 tablespoons ground almonds (see note); ¼ cup water (regular or pasta water); 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 big cloves garlic; 1 small (~60g) onion (½ cup when chopped); 1 teaspoon salt; fresh basil leaves

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:10min

This healthy pasta sauce with red peppers has minimal ingredients, yet it's rich, creamy, and full of flavor. It comes together in just 15 minutes.While I mostly use it as a pasta sauce, it's versatile enough for lasagna, baked vegetables, rice bowls, or even dip. This recipe is nut-free, grain-free, soy-free, and gluten-free. For a visual guide, check out the step-by-step photos in the blog post above and the video below.

Updated at: Fri, 12 Dec 2025 11:50:40 GMT