Quick and Easy Roasted Red Pasta

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   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

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   While water is coming to a boil, chop up onion and garlic.

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   Heat a saucepan over medium heat.

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   Drizzle about 1 tablespoon of olive oil and throw in the onion and garlic.

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   Saute 4 to 5 minutes or until onions have softened.

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   Turn off heat.

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   Your pasta water should be boiling now.

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   Add pasta if you havent done so already.

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   Cook pasta to al dente.

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    In a large food processor, puree drained roasted red peppers until smooth.

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    Add onion and garlic.

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    Puree until smooth.

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    Add sauce back into the saucepan you cooked your onion and garlic in.

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    Turn heat to low.

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    Stir in heavy cream.

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    Let sit over low heat until your pasta is finished cooking.

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    When pasta is finished cooking, reserve 1/4 cup of cooking water and then drain the pasta.

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    Add pasta and 1/4 cup pasta cooking water to red pepper sauce.

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    Stir until well combined.

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    Serve immediately with shaved parmesan cheese on top.

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    Recipe adapted from The Pioneer Woman.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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