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Roasted Red Pepper & Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Sauce
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5 from 3 votes

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!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Passive time0 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings: 4
Author: Francine Lizotte
Course: Sauces & Marinades
Cuisine: Fusion, Italian, Mediterranean
Keyword Low Sodium, Marinades & Sauces, Pasta, Quick & Easy

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.