Pasta With Roasted Red Pepper Tomato Sauce Recipe

Name: Pasta With Roasted Red Pepper Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 large red bell peppers; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 small onion,chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 (15 oz.) can diced tomatoes; 1 cup packed fresh basil, coarsely chopped; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 pound cooked pasta (we used Whole Wheat Penne); Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional); Freshly chopped basil, for serving (optional)

Servings: persons

3 large red bell peppers
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion,chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (15 oz.) can diced tomatoes
1 cup packed fresh basil, coarsely chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 pound cooked pasta (we used Whole Wheat Penne)
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)
Freshly chopped basil, for serving (optional)

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1. Roast red peppers over gas flame, under the broiler, or on the grill. Roast for about 10 minutes, or until peppers are completely black. Place peppers in a paper bag to allow to sweat. Peel the charred skins from the peppers and remove the seeds. Chop the peppers and set aside.
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2. In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and saute for 2-3 minutes, or until softened. Stir in garlic, red peppers, and diced tomatoes. Cook for 10 minutes over medium-low heat. Add freshly chopped basil and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
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3. Puree the sauce using an immersion blender or transfer the sauce to a blender or food processor and puree until smooth with some texture remaining. Taste and add more salt and pepper, if necessary.
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4. In a large bowl, combine pasta and sauce. Garnish with Parmesan cheese and fresh basil, if desired.

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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: 3 large red bell peppers, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 small onion,chopped, 2 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Pasta With Roasted Red Pepper Tomato Sauce 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.

Pasta With Roasted Red Pepper Tomato Sauce

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