Penne With Roasted Red Pepper And Garlic Sauce

Name: Penne With Roasted Red Pepper And Garlic Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: -1 Cup heavy cream; -1 cup half and half; -6 cloves garlic; -3 large sweet red peppers; -1/4 cup fresh basil leaves,sliced into ribbons, whole leaves for garnish; -1/2 cup butter; -fresh ground pepper to taste; -1 lb Penne,; -2Tbsp.Extra Virgin Olive oil for roasting garlic; 1 cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano(a micro- plane grater is best, have extra cheese at table for those who desire)

Servings: persons

1
-Place peppers several inches under broiler, on cookie sheet. Broil until all sides are charred(use tongs to turn) Remove from oven and enclose in paper bag for ten minutes. Skin should easily peel off, then remove seeds.Cool peppers.Dice fine, set aside.
2
-Preheat oven to 350 dgrees. Seal garlic cloves in foil after sprinkling with olive oil.Bake for 20 minutes until tender. Cool, set aside.
3
-Melt butter in medium saucepan. Add diced pepper and garlic. Stir over medium heat until until pepper and garlic melded. Add cream and half and half.
4
-Simmer, stirring frequently for about twenty minutes, then stir in cheese. Stir constantly until cheese melts. Pour over cooked Penne in pasta bowl and toss.
5
- Lightly toss in basil ribbons, garnish each serving with whole basil leaves.
6
-Serve with a good rustic bread and fresh ground pepper to taste.

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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: -1 Cup heavy cream, -1 cup half and half, -6 cloves garlic, -3 large sweet red peppers, and more.

Yes, Penne With Roasted Red Pepper And Garlic 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!