Description
Creamy red pepper Alfredo pasta is a comforting dish that brings together the sweet richness of roasted red peppers with a velvety Alfredo sauce. This delightful recipe is perfect for cozy dinners or impressing guests. With its vibrant colors and irresistible flavor, each bite feels like a warm hug, making it a beloved choice for gatherings. Easy to prepare and versatile, this pasta will quickly become your go-to meal for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 1 cup jarred roasted red peppers, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep all ingredients: chop garlic and basil.
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute), then add roasted red peppers and heat through.
- Pour in heavy cream and simmer gently for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Gradually whisk in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. If too thick, add reserved pasta water until desired consistency.
- Toss cooked pasta in the sauce, ensuring it's well coated. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg