This Roasted Red Pepper Pasta is light and creamy but packed with flavor, perfect for spring and summer or whenever you crave a delicious pasta dish that's creamy and luscious like Alfredo with the Mediterranean vibes of Italian-style tomato pasta!
1 and 1/2 cups(375 ml)whole milk or unsweetened almond milk
2 tbsp(30 g)parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast if vegan
2 tbsp(15 g)cornstarch
1 and 1/2teaspoonsmoked paprika
1-2teaspoondried oregano
1/4teaspoonred pepper flakes or cayenne powder(optional)
Salt and pepperto taste
12 oz(340 g)Fettucine pasta or any other pasta
Instructions
STEP ONE: Roast the red peppers. Preheat the oven to 400F (200C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Wash the bell peppers and place them onto your prepared baking sheet. Roast for 25-30 minutes or until soft and charred. While they're still hot, place them into a ziplock bag to steam so it'll be easier to remove the skin. After 10 minutes, peel off the skin and cut them into strips or cubes.
STEP TWO: Sautee the onion and garlic. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the oil until hot, then add in the onions and garlic, season with salt and pepper and sautee until soft and fragrant (about 3-4 minutes).
STEP THREE: Make the sauce. In a food processor, combine the sauteed onions and garlic with the roasted peppers, milk, parmesan cheese (or nutritional yeast), flour (or cornstarch), oregano, paprika, and red pepper flakes. Blend until completely smooth.
STEP FOUR: Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, following package instructions. Drain, drizzle with olive oil and toss to keep it from sticking and drying out, then cover and set aside.
STEP FIVE: Cook the sauce. Transfer the sauce to a skillet over medium heat and allow it to reach a simmer, then reduce heat to low and continue simmering until the sauce has thickened. Once thickened, toss in the cooked pasta and serve immediately topped with extra parmesan cheese, black pepper, or red pepper flakes, if desired.
Notes
Storing Instructions: store any leftovers in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days. Reheat on the stovetop with a splash of milk of choice to loosen up the sauce and enjoy.📷 DID YOU MAKE THIS RECIPE?!Tag @damnspicy on Instagram!