roasted red pepper & sun-dried tomato pasta sauce

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Surrey South, BC
Updated on Sep 2, 2019

Quick and easy to make with a few ingredients, this Roasted Red Pepper & Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Sauce is extremely tasty and flavorful!

prep time 10 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and oil reserved
  • olive oil, if needed
  • 1/2 cup red onions, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup roasted red peppers, chopped
  • 5 large cloves garlic, pressed
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 cups 35% heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch mixed with 1/2 cup cold water
  • pasta of your choice (such as rigatoni, penne), cooked

How To Make roasted red pepper & sun-dried tomato pasta sauce

  • Step 1
    Measure reserved oil from sun-dried tomatoes to make 1 ½ tbsp. If there’s not enough, top it up with olive oil.
  • Step 2
    In a saucepan over medium heat, add fragrant oil. When hot, add onions and sauté for 2 ½ minutes. Add sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes. Add roasted red peppers and garlic; sauté for 1 minute. Add red pepper flakes, stir well to combined before pouring in heavy cream. Stir, increase heat to medium-high and bring to a simmer.
  • Step 3
    When simmer, reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add dried basil and cornstarch mixture; stir for about 60 seconds or until sauce thickens. Add cooked pasta, stir to coat and serve immediately. Makes 4 servings
  • Step 4
    Note: Add chicken breast and chopped cooked pancetta for a variation
  • Step 5
    To view this recipe on YouTube, click on this link >>>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWZiKX116Ac

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