Spicy Roasted Red Pepper Pasta: A Quick and Flavorful Delight
A delicious and easy pasta dish made with roasted red peppers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 1 cup roasted red peppers, diced
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add roasted red peppers, heavy cream, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Toss the cooked spaghetti in the sauce until well coated.
- Serve with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil on top.
Notes
- For extra spice, add more red pepper flakes to taste.
- This dish can be served warm or cold as a pasta salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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