Roasted Red Pepper & Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Sauce
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 love the taste of both. I like 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 or rigatoni.
As you might already know, roasting vegetables not only makes them sweet 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 and the taste is so delectable! This is a sauce that you’ll be delighted to have in your menu rotation…
Bon Appétit!
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– Bolognese Sauce
– Enchilada Sauce
– Hawaiian Style Teriyaki Sauce
– Iguana’s Mushroom Sauce
– Triple Chili Wing Sauce
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Roasted Red Pepper & Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Sauce
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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.
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