Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Alfredo Pasta Recipe
This creamy roasted red pepper Alfredo pasta recipe is indulgent, vibrant, and packed with flavor—all while being surprisingly simple to make.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces pasta (penne, fettuccine, or spaghetti)
- 1 cup roasted red peppers, jarred or homemade
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a blender or food processor, puree the roasted red peppers until smooth. Set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add butter to the skillet and let it melt. Stir in the pureed roasted red peppers, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese. Cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Add salt and pepper to taste. If the sauce is too thick, stir in a bit of reserved pasta water until it reaches your desired consistency.
- Add the drained pasta to the skillet and toss to coat evenly in the sauce.
- Sprinkle with fresh basil leaves and additional Parmesan cheese before serving warm.
Notes
[‘Use high-quality Parmesan cheese for the best flavor.’, ‘Don’t overcook the garlic to avoid bitterness.’, ‘Save pasta water to adjust the sauce consistency.’, ‘For extra smoky flavor, grill the peppers yourself instead of using jarred ones.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 500
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 50
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 15
Keywords: Creamy Alfredo, Roasted Red Pepper Pasta, Easy Pasta Recipe, Italian Comfort Food, Weeknight Dinner