Description
Indulge in a bowl of Spaghetti with Creamy Roasted Bell Pepper Sauce, where vibrant flavors and creamy texture collide. This quick weeknight dish features al dente spaghetti enveloped in a luscious sauce made from roasted red bell peppers and garlic. Perfect for impressing family or friends, this recipe transforms everyday meals into memorable culinary experiences.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 3 large red bell peppers
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil (chopped)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Halve the bell peppers, remove seeds, and place cut-side down on a baking sheet. Roast for 20-25 minutes until charred.
- While the peppers roast, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Once the peppers are cool, blend them with sautéed garlic, heavy cream, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Reserve some pasta water before draining.
- In the pot, combine drained spaghetti with the creamy sauce over low heat. Toss gently and add reserved pasta water if needed.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and chopped basil before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Roasting, Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 80mg