Creamybasilandredpepperpasta Recipes

CREAMY ROASTED RED PEPPER PASTA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a small baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the onions, garlic and crushed red pepper on the baking sheet, and drizzle with olive oil. Roast until the onions are tender and golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta until al dente according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, drain and return the pasta to the pot, covered.
• Transfer the roasted onions and garlic to a blender when done roasting along with the drained roasted red peppers and milk. Blend until smooth and creamy.
• Transfer the sauce on top of the cooked pasta and toss to combine. Add as much of the pasta water as needed for your desired consistency. Serve immediately with fresh torn basil.

CREAMY BASIL & RED PEPPER PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions, drain and set aside.
• Drain and remove seeds from peppers.
• In a food processor (or blender), mix peppers, cream cheese, milk, basil and parmesan until smooth, about 1 minute.
• Place sauce back into same pot used for cooking pasta.
• Cook on medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring occassionally or until heated through.
• Add pasta back into pot with sauce, toss well to coat.

QUICK AND EASY ROASTED RED PEPPER PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package directions.
• Meanwhile, add the oil and butter to a large skillet over medium-high heat and melt the butter. Add the garlic and onions and saute until starting to soften, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the chopped red peppers and cook until hot, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Carefully transfer the contents of the skillet to a food processor or blender. Put on the lid and puree the pepper mixture until totally blended (there will still be some texture to the peppers).
• Pour the pepper puree back into the skillet. Add the broth, 1/2 teaspoon salt and some pepper, and stir until heated. Splash in the cream and stir to combine. Add the parsley and basil and stir to combine. Taste and adjust the seasoning if you need to.
• Drain the pasta and add it to the skillet. Add the Parmesan, and then stir it together to coat the pasta.
• Serve in bowls with extra Parmesan and a sprinkling of parsley and basil on top.

ROASTED RED PEPPER CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat broiler. Lightly coat the red peppers with olive oil. Grill peppers under the broiler until the skin is blackened, and the flesh has softened slightly. Place peppers in a paper bag or resealable plastic bag to cool for approximately 45 minutes.
• Remove the seeds and skin from the peppers (the skin should come off the peppers easily now). Cut peppers into small pieces.
• In a skillet, cook and stir the garlic, basil, and red peppers in 3 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat. Cook for 10 minutes, so that the flavors mix.
• Place mixture in blender (careful it is hot), and puree to desired consistency. Return puree to skillet, and reheat to a boil. Stir in the half-and-half and the Romano cheese; cook and stir until the cheese melts. Add the butter, and stir until melted. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for 5 minutes.

CREAMY BASIL & RED PEPPER PASTA WITH PARMESAN

Steps:

• Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt.
• Meanwhile, process reduced-fat cream cheese and milk in food processor until blended. Add red peppers and 2 Tbsp. basil; process until blended.
• Drain pasta; return to pan. Add cream cheese mixture; mx lightly. Stir in mozzarella. Serve topped with remaining basil, Parmesan and black pepper.

PASTA WITH CREAMY RED ROASTED PEPPER SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions.
• Meawhile puree red peppers in blender or food processor.
• Add peppers and cheese spread to drained pasta and over low heat stir until cheese is melted.