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Roasted Red Pepper Pasta

Rich, creamy roasted red pepper pasta on the table in 30 minutes...a budget-friendly weeknight dinner the whole family will love!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Servings - 4 servings

Ingredients 

  • 12 oz. jar roasted red pepper drained
  • 1 Tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 cup chicken or vegetable stock
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 12 oz. small shell pasta pasta
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • basil garnish

Instructions

  • In a stock pot, boil the pasta as directed. Drain well.
  • While the pasta is cooking, prepare the creamy roasted red pepper sauce. Blend the drained roasted red peppers with the garlic and chicken stock.
  • Pour the roasted red pepper sauce into a large skillet and then add about 1/2 cup of warm water and swirl around in the blender cup to get out the remaining sauce. Add to the skillet. Bring the roasted red pepper sauce to bubbling, then swirl in the heavy cream. Whisk until sauce is smooth.
  • Once the pasta is cooked, gently add it to the creamy roasted red pepper sauce and season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh chopped basil. Enjoy!