Ed Giobbi's Sweet Red Pepper Sauce for Pasta Recipe

Name: Ed Giobbi's Sweet Red Pepper Sauce for Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 very red, unblemished sweet red peppers, about 1/2 pound; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 cups coarsely chopped onions; 2 teaspoons minced garlic; 1/2 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes; 1 cup chicken stock; Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste; 1/4 cup chopped basil; 1 pound cooked pasta; Grated Parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1
Cut the peppers lengthwise in half.
2
Scrape away and discard the stems, veins and seeds.
3
Chop the peppers coarsely.
4
There should be about 2 cups.
5
Heat the oil in a large saucepan and add the peppers.
6
Cook, stirring, about 5 minutes.
7
Add the onions, garlic and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring, 2 minutes longer.
8
Add the stock, salt and pepper.
9
Cover and cook 15 minutes.
10
Ladle the sauce into the container of a food processor and blend thoroughly.
11
Return the mixture to the saucepan and bring to the boil.
12
Cook about 2 minutes and stir in the basil.
13
Serve with 1 pound pasta cooked to the desired degree of doneness.
14
Serve the cheese on the side.

657

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 very red, unblemished sweet red peppers, about 1/2 pound, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 cups coarsely chopped onions, 2 teaspoons minced garlic, and more.

Yes, Ed Giobbi's Sweet Red Pepper Sauce for Pasta falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Ed Giobbi's Sweet Red Pepper Sauce for Pasta

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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