Garlicky Roasted Red Pepper Pasta is a delicious creamy Pasta full of the pungent flavour of garlic with the lovely charred flavour of the red bell peppers. Here is how to make it.
Pasta is one Italian dish that most of us love and it also doubles as a great snack for kids. We always try and add in a few extra veggies to ensure that our kids get enough of the goodness of fresh veggies masked in the deliciousness of the perfect creamy pasta.
Sometimes, it can get a little boring for them if you continue to try the same old recipe, so today I’m bringing to you a delicious Garlicky Roasted Red Pepper Pasta recipe that’s full of the pungent flavour of garlic with the lovely charred flavour of the red bell peppers.
This roasted pasta recipe is sure to become a hit among those who have a special affinity for Italian food. Goes without saying that this recipe is rather simple to make and something you just can’t go wrong with.
It’s very common for us in India to overcook the pasta, this is something I’ve noticed in most restaurants, but the key to making an absolutely gorgeous pasta is to cook it till it’s al dente, no more, no less.
Next, for this recipe, the pasta is to be drained and this roasted red pasta recipe requires you to char the red peppers and deseed it to give it a lovely strong flavour and aroma. After this, the softened peppers are mixed with garlic and onions.
This mixture is then blended in the mixer until it gains a smooth luscious sauce like consistency. Finally, this mix is added with vegetable stock, salt, sugar and a pinch of pepper for that extra tinge of fiery heat.
Before serving, add in some fresh cream and fresh basil and mix, as a last touch, the red pasta is topped with a generous helping of parmesan cheese. The dish is to be served hot with the beautiful aroma of charred red peppers and roasted garlic tingling in the air.
Try this recipe and transform your regular red pasta into something absolutely divine. You could make this recipe for a kid’s party at home or a small get together with family. Pair it with a few of our other Italian delights and you’ve got yourself an Italian treat.
Some of the other Italian recipes I’ve posted are: Italian Baked Eggs, Italian Tomato Pasta Sauce . You can also try
How to make Roasted Red Pepper Pasta Step by Step
Cook the penne pasta until done. Drain and keep aside.
Wash the red bell peppers and pat them dry. Roast them on direct flame until charred. Remove and let cool.
Heat butter in a pan.
Add onion and garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes.
Peel the skin of the peppers and discard the seeds.
Chop the flesh roughly.
Add the peppers and cook for another minute.
Remove the pan from heat and let the mixture cool. Grind the mixture to make a smooth puree.
Transfer the red pepper paste in the pan.
Add vegetable stock, salt and black pepper powder.
Add the cooked paste. Cook for 3-4 minutes.
Add fresh cream and basil and mix well. Sprinkle parmesan cheese on top. Serve hot.
Roasted Red Pepper Pasta Recipe
Garlicky Roasted Red Pepper Pasta Recipe
Garlicky Roasted Red Pepper Pasta is a delicious creamy Pasta full of the pungent flavour of garlic with the lovely charred flavour of the red bell peppers.
Ingredients
- 300 g Penne Pasta
- 300 g Red Bell Pepper
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 1/2 cup Onion Chopped
- 2 tsp Garlic Chopped
- 1 cup Vegetable Stock
- Salt to taste
- 1/2 tsp Freshly Cracked Black Pepper
- 1/4 cup Fresh Cream
- 3 tbsp Fresh Basil Chopped
- 2 tbsp Parmesan Cheese Grated
Instructions
Cook the penne pasta until done.
Drain and keep aside.
Wash the red bell peppers and pat them dry.
Roast them on direct flame until charred.
Remove and let cool.
Peel the skin of the peppers and discard the seeds.
Chop the flesh roughly.
Heat butter in a pan.
Add onion and garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes.
Add the peppers and cook for another minute.
Remove the pan from heat and let the mixture cool.
Grind the mixture to make a smooth puree.
Transfer the red pepper paste in the pan.
Add vegetable stock, salt and black pepper powder.
Add the cooked paste.
Cook for 3-4 minutes.
Add fresh cream and basil and mix well.
Sprinkle parmesan cheese on top.
Serve hot.
Recipe Notes
You can roast the peppers in oven too.
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Piyusha Gunjal
Hi, Could you please suggest an alternate method to roast the bell peppers if not on the direct flame? Can this be done in an oven or covered pan on the flat top stove?
msnehamathur
Sure Piyush. You can use an oven to roast the peppers.
Karly
Fairly certain I could eat this by the gallon. And I’m not kidding. So many bold flavors, yet something everyone in the crowd (and at my dinner table) will surely love. Can’t wait to try!
msnehamathur
Thnx Karly