Roasted Red Pepper Sauce for Pasta Recipe

Name: Roasted Red Pepper Sauce for Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 roasted red peppers, coarsely chopped (see directions for roasting below); 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1 carrot, scraped and chopped; 1 stalk celery, chopped; 1 small red onion; 2 teaspoons chopped garlic; 1 teaspoon ground fennel (can use mortal and pestle-I keep a separate cheap electric coffee grinder just for spices); 2 teaspoons dried basil; 1 can fat-free chicken broth or 1 can vegetable broth; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

1
saute carrot, celery, onion, garlic& fennel in oil 5 minutes.
2
Add broth, cover& heat on medium until veggies are soft.
3
Uncover, reduce heat& simmer 20 minutes.
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Put peppers and sauted veggies in food processor, using steel blade.
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Process til smooth.
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Adjust seasoning and serve over pasta.
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TO ROAST THE PEPPERS: Cut peppers in half, remove seeds and place them cut-side-down on a baking sheet that has been covered with foil and sprayed well w.
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PAM BROIL 3 inches from heat for about 12 minutes.
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The skin on the peppers will turn black.
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Remove from oven and seal in a ziplock bag for 15 minutes, or until cool enough to handle.
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Peel off skin--it will come off easily.
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**ido large quantities of these when they are in season and cheap.
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they freeze quite well and doing them in advance cuts short the prep time for the next batch of sauce.
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I sometimes freeze the completed sauce, too--good results as well.

232

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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: 4 roasted red peppers, coarsely chopped (see directions for roasting below), 1 teaspoon olive oil, 1 carrot, scraped and chopped, 1 stalk celery, chopped, and more.

Yes, Roasted 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.

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Roasted Red Pepper Sauce for Pasta

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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