Garlicky Roasted Red Pepper Pasta

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 the 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

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

Shrimp Pasta Aglio E Olio

Step by Step Recipe

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.

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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.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Italian

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Total Time 40 minutes

Servings 4 people

Calories 427 kcal

Author Neha Mathur

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

1. Cook the penne pasta until done.

2. Drain and keep aside.

3. Wash the red bell peppers and pat them dry.

4. Roast them on direct flame until charred.

5. Remove and let cool.

6. Peel the skin of the peppers and discard the seeds.

7. Chop the flesh roughly.

8. Heat butter in a pan.

9. Add onion and garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes.

10. Add the peppers and cook for another minute.

11. Remove the pan from heat and let the mixture cool.

12. Grind the mixture to make a smooth puree.

13. Transfer the red pepper paste in the pan.

14. Add vegetable stock, salt and black pepper powder.

15. Add the cooked paste.

16. Cook for 3-4 minutes.

17. Add fresh cream and basil and mix well.

18. Sprinkle parmesan cheese on top.

19. Serve hot.

Recipe Notes

You can roast the peppers in oven too.

Nutrition Facts

Garlicky Roasted Red Pepper Pasta Recipe

Amount Per Serving

Calories 427 Calories from Fat 117

% Daily Value*

Fat 13g20%

Saturated Fat 7g44%

Cholesterol 37mg12%

Sodium 340mg15%

Potassium 365mg10%

Carbohydrates 64g21%

Fiber 4g17%

Sugar 6g7%

Protein 12g24%

Vitamin A 2995IU60%

Vitamin C 98mg119%

Calcium 71mg7%

Iron 1.4mg8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.