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 mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Passive Time0 minutes mins
Total Time30 minutes mins
Servings: 4
Author: Francine Lizotte
Course: Sauces & Marinades
Cuisine: Fusion, Italian, Mediterranean
Keyword Low Sodium/No Sodium, Marinades & Sauces, Pasta, Quick & Easy
- 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
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.