Roasted Red Pepper & Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Sauce
Pinterest Hidden ImagePinterest Hidden Image

Back in the early 90s, there was a new food trend… sun-dried tomatoes 🍅! A decade before that, roasted red peppers were popular as was the use of roasted vegetables. These two ingredients not only made a delicious entrance into the culinary world but also got serious attention from foody people!
 
Popular restaurants were showcasing them on their menu 📜 with at least a dish or two with one of the two ingredients. Like many others, I loved the taste of both. I liked it so much that I decided to combine them together to create this pasta sauce recipe that friends and family have been enjoying for more than 25 years… my Roasted Red Pepper & Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Sauce!
 
Extremely easy to make 👩‍🍳👨‍🍳, the combination of flavors makes this sauce absolutely amazing! It’s the kind of sauce that is a step above any other “rosé” sauce. It has a rich taste with a slight zip which makes it deliciously different. With more added ingredients, this Roasted Red Pepper & Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Sauce is definitely one to try. My favorite pastas I like to use for this dish are either penne, rigatoni or when I make my own pasta like fettuccine!
 
As you might already know, roasting vegetables not only makes them sweeter but also intensifies their flavor. The same applies to sun-dried tomatoes, giving them a sweet-tart flavor. I believe these two ingredients complement each other beautifully and that’s why this recipe was created! It’s a well-balanced sauce for pasta night 🍝.
 
You can make this recipe by roasting your own peppers and drying your tomatoes. As I’ve never owned a dehydrator (it’s on my Christmas list though, lol), drying tomatoes in the oven takes way too much time ⏰ (almost a day) but it’s not unfeasible. On the other hand, roasting peppers is much easier and definitely faster. Here’s a link on how to do it… How to Roast & Peel Peppers.
 
This Roasted Red Pepper & Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Sauce is quick, super easy to make and the taste is so delectable 😋! This is a sauce that you’ll be delighted to have in your menu rotation…
Bon Appétit!🍽
 
Here are more delicious sauce recipes for you to enjoy…😀
– Bolognese Sauce
– BBQ Sauce for Chicken
– Enchilada Sauce
– Hawaiian Style Teriyaki Sauce
– Iguana’s Mushroom Sauce
– Triple Chili Wing Sauce
– Meatless Spaghetti Sauce
– Thai Yellow Curry Paste
and for even more pasta and pizza recipes 🍕🍝, click on this link… Recipe Category • Pasta & Pizza
 

 
Don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel 📽 by clicking on this link… Club Foody YouTube
 

Roasted Red Pepper & Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Sauce

Roasted Red Pepper & Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Sauce

Quick and easy to make with a few ingredients, this Roasted Red Pepper & Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Sauce is extremely tasty and flavorful!
5 from 7 votes
Print Recipe
LoadingAdd to Favorites
Leave a Comment
Servings

Hover to scale

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Passive Time 0 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and oil reserved
  • olive oil, if needed tips & tricks
  • 1/2 cup red onions, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup roasted red peppers, chopped tips & tricks
  • 5 large cloves garlic, pressed
  • 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
  • 2 cups 35% heavy cream
  • 1 tsp. dried basil
  • 1 1/2 tsp. cornstarch (mixed with 1/2 cup cold water)
  • pasta of your choice (such as rigatoni, penne), cooked

Directions
 

  • Measure reserved oil from sun-dried tomatoes to make 1 ½ tbsp. If there’s not enough, top it up with olive oil.
  • In a saucepan over medium heat, add fragrant oil. When hot, add onions and sauté for 2 ½ minutes. Add sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add roasted red peppers and garlic; sauté for 1 minute. Add red pepper flakes, stir well to combine before pouring in heavy cream. Stir, increase the heat to medium-high and bring to a simmer.
  • When it simmers, reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add dried basil and cornstarch mixture; stir for about 60 seconds or until the sauce thickens.
  • Add cooked pasta, stir to coat and serve immediately.

Don't forget to rate and comment on this recipe!