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Roasted Red Pepper Pasta

Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Pasta You'll Crave Every Night

This delicious Vegan Roasted Red Pepper Pasta will become your go-to comfort food with its vibrant flavors and creamy sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian, Vegan
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 3 pieces Red Bell Peppers Feel free to use jarred roasted peppers for convenience.
  • 1 medium White Onion Yellow onion works too.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Cloves Using roasted garlic will lend a milder note.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Avocado oil is a great substitute.
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt Adjust based on your taste preferences.
For the Pasta
  • 12 ounces Penne Rigate Any pasta shape works.
  • 1 cup Cashew Milk Any non-dairy milk can be used.
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste Can be omitted for a lighter sauce.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano Italian seasoning can be used as an alternative.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Modify the amount to your heat preference.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Blender
  • Large pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Place red bell peppers, diced white onion, and garlic cloves on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Roast for 25-30 minutes until charred and tender.
  3. In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Cook penne rigate according to package instructions for about 8-10 minutes until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup of starchy pasta water before draining.
  4. Transfer the roasted vegetables to a blender. Add cashew milk, reserved pasta water, tomato paste, oregano, red pepper flakes, and salt. Blend until smooth.
  5. Combine the cooked penne rigate with the roasted red pepper sauce in the same pot. Stir until well combined and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 8gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 4000IUVitamin C: 90mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to customize with additional vegetables or herbs to suit your taste.

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