Description
Creamy Red Pepper Alfredo Pasta is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for cozy dinners or impressing guests. This delightful dish features al dente pasta enveloped in a rich, velvety red pepper sauce that’s both sweet and savory. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal prep time, you can create a gourmet meal that will leave everyone asking for the recipe. Enjoy this vibrant dish with a sprinkle of fresh basil for an extra burst of flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 1 cup jarred roasted red peppers, drained
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- 1. Cook the pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot and cook pasta until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- 2. Sauté garlic and peppers: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds before adding roasted red peppers.
- 3. Create the sauce: Pour in heavy cream and mix in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- 4. Combine: Add drained pasta to the skillet and toss until well-coated with the sauce.
- 5. Season: Adjust salt and pepper to taste, tossing again to combine.
- 6. Serve: Garnish with fresh basil if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 80mg