Roasted Red Pepper Pasta Sauce Recipe
Description: Roasting brings out the best in vegetables by concentrating their essential oils. This creamy sauce is short on spiciness but long on flavor! Plus, it’s easy, elegant, and very romantic! Tested at high altitude.
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Servings: 2
- Calories per serving: 298.6 kcal
- Rating: ★★★★☆ (4.5/5)
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | Margarine |
| 1 | Butter |
| 1 | Olive oil |
| 1 | Garlic clove |
| 2 | Green onions |
| 2 | tbsp Flour |
| 1 | cup Dry white wine |
| 2 | tbsp Dried basil |
| 2 | Red bell peppers |
| Salt and pepper, to taste | |
| Evaporated milk |
Instructions:
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Roast Red Peppers:
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Lightly spray a pie tin or baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
- Place whole, washed red peppers on the sheet and roast, turning once, for about 20 minutes, or until the peppers are soft and the skin begins to blister and burn.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool.
- Halve the peppers and remove stems, seeds, and pith.
- Refrigerate or freeze until ready to use.
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Prepare the Sauce:
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt margarine and olive oil.
- Bruise the garlic clove with a knife blade and add it to the saucepan.
- Add green onions and stir frequently until onions begin to wilt and caramelize slightly.
- Whisk in flour and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add dry white wine in one smooth stream, whisking constantly.
- Whisk constantly until the mixture comes to a boil. This process may take several minutes.
- Boil slowly for 1 minute.
- Add the roasted red peppers.
- Reduce heat and simmer until the sauce is reduced to the desired consistency, whisking occasionally.
- Remove from heat.
- Add dried basil, salt, and pepper to taste.
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Serve:
- Serve the roasted red pepper sauce over warm pasta. Bowtie or linguine works well.
Nutritional Information per Serving:
- Calories: 298.6 kcal
- Fat: 13.1g
- Saturated Fat: 2.4g
- Cholesterol: 6.8mg
- Sodium: 268mg
- Carbohydrates: 30.9g
- Fiber: 2.1g
- Sugar: 22.2g
- Protein: 14.8g
Recipe Notes:
- This sauce pairs perfectly with a variety of pasta shapes.
- For a creamier texture, you can blend the sauce until smooth after simmering.
- Adjust the seasoning according to your taste preferences.
- Leftover sauce can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.
