"Roasted red pepper pasta is huge on flavor, an easy-to-make twist on everyday pasta with a sauce you'll want to make over and over, a family favorite...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 large red bell peppers (about 1 pound - or use 16 ounce jar roasted red peppers)
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3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
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1 shallot (chopped - or use a small onion)
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5 cloves garlic (minced - or to taste)
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3 tablespoons fresh chopped basil
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2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
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1 teaspoon paprika (smoked or sweet)
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1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (or more to taste - optional, for spicy)
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Salt and black pepper to taste
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¼ cup Grated parmesan or pecorino
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½-1 cup heavy cream or half and half (optional, for creamy roasted red pepper sauce)
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12 ounces pasta noodles (I’m using penne noodles)
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Garnish. Grated parmesan or pecorino, red pepper flakes, fresh chopped basil or parsley