Red pepper pasta sauce is a simple yet flavorful sauce that can be used to create a variety of delicious dishes. Made from fresh red peppers, tomatoes, and garlic, this sauce is both sweet and savory, with a hint of spice. It can be used to top pasta, chicken, fish, or vegetables and is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
Here are our top 16 tried and tested recipes!
BOWTIE PASTA WITH TOMATO AND ROASTED RED PEPPER SAUCE
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the garlic, red pepper flakes, sun-dried tomatoes, and roasted peppers and cook until the garlic is aromatic, about 1 minute. Crush the tomatoes through your fingers into the pot; stir in their juices, sugar, the 1 teaspoon salt, and season with pepper, to taste. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a simmer. Cook, uncovered, until thickened, about 10 minutes. Remove the sauce from the heat, stir in the herbs, cover, and set aside for about 10 minutes for the flavors to come together.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of cold water to a boil over high heat. Salt the water generously, add the pasta, and cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente. Drain, saving about 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
- Before serving, add the vinegar to the sauce. Add the drained pasta to the tomato sauce and toss. Thin with a little pasta water, if needed. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Divide among 4 warm serving bowls. Pass the grated cheese, if desired, at the table.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 381 calorie, Fat 7 grams, SaturatedFat 1 grams, Carbohydrate 63 grams, Fiber 11 grams, Protein 17 grams
PASTA WITH ROASTED RED PEPPER SAUCE
This deep tomato-red sauce is sure to be a family favorite it you're looking for a low-carb, meatless pasta topping, relates Antoinette Ronzio of North Providence, Rhode Island. Made with roasted red peppers and a hint of cayenne pepper, it will add a veggie kick to your dinner table.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 5 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a blender, combine the first eight ingredients; cover and process until smooth. , In a large nonstick skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in pepper mixture. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Serve sauce with pasta.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 73 calories, Fat 5g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 681mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
ROASTED RED PEPPER AND TOMATO PASTA SAUCE
My own creation after many trials and errors. The key here is the roasted garlic; it really gives the recipe a robust flavour. The result is a sweet, lovely and flavourful sauce.
Provided by KitchenKelly
Categories Sauces
Time 1h10m
Yield 8 , 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Cut top 1/4 off garlic head and cut around to expose as many cloves as possible.
- Drizzle with olive oil and place on a baking dish or in a roasting pan (I usually roast vegetables along side it because it makes the vegetables nice and garlicky).
- Place whole red pepper in dish and place in oven.
- Roast for 1 hour or until cloves are soft and mushy inside (you should be able to squeeze a clove and have all the garlic goodness come right out).
- Place red pepper in plastic ziploc bag and seal, let sit about 10-15 minutes or until it cools and is easy enough to handle.
- Meanwhile, pour can of diced tomatoes in blender.
- Add balsamic vinegar, salt, sugar and red pepper flakes.
- Squeeze cloves out of garlic head (you can leave the skins on).
- Once pepper has cooled, peel off skin (it should come right off), cut open, take out seeds and remove stem
- Place pepper in blender.
- Puree mixture until blended.
- Stir in cornstarch.
- Heat up on stove when ready to eat or store in container and freeze for later.
BOW-TIE PASTA WITH RED PEPPER SAUCE
You can make this dish anytime of the year, but it is especially good in the Spring with garden fresh peas and parsley. Simple, yet very tasty!
Provided by Rina
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine bell pepper, broth, oregano, salt, and pepper in 2 quart saucepan. Cover. Cook over medium low heat for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until bell pepper is tender.
- Stir in tomato paste, vinegar, and honey; remove from heat. Puree mixture in a blender or food processor.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta as directed on package. Drain.
- Mix together pasta, red pepper sauce, peas, and parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 94.6 calories, Carbohydrate 18.5 g, Fat 0.7 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 186.7 mg, Sugar 5.8 g
PASTA WITH CHICKEN AND ROASTED RED PEPPER CREAM SAUCE
This is a Buitoni recipe, slightly adapted, that is quick in preparation due to prepared ingredients. Of course, you could always use your homemade cream sauce but if in a pinch for time, this will work wonders.
Provided by quikgourmet
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 30m
Yield 3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cook pasta and drain.
- Use a food processor or blender to chop red peppers to 1/4 inch in size.
- In a large skillet, heat alfredo sauce, red peppers, and chicken over medium-low heat.
- Do not allow sauce to boil; you're just trying to heat it through.
- Add pasta to sauce mixture and mix well.
- (Optional) Serve with parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 378.4, Fat 6.7, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 112.1, Sodium 1001.2, Carbohydrate 51, Fiber 0.8, Protein 27.4
QUICK BOWTIE PASTA WITH TOMATO AND ROASTED RED PEPPER SAUCE RECIPE - (4.4/5)
Provided by á-175897
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the garlic, red pepper flakes, sun-dried tomatoes, and roasted peppers and cook until the garlic is aromatic, about 1 minute. Crush the tomatoes through your fingers into the pot; stir in their juices, sugar, the 1 teaspoon salt, and season with pepper, to taste. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a simmer. Cook, uncovered, until thickened, about 10 minutes. Remove the sauce from the heat, stir in the herbs, cover, and set aside for about 10 minutes for the flavors to come together. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of cold water to a boil over high heat. Salt the water generously, add the pasta, and cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente. Drain, saving about 1/2 cup of the pasta water. Before serving, add the vinegar to the sauce. Add the drained pasta to the tomato sauce and toss. Thin with a little pasta water, if needed. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Divide among 4 warm serving bowls. Pass the grated cheese, if desired, at the table. Copyright 2005 Television Food Network, G.P. All rights reserved.
PASTA WITH ROASTED RED PEPPER AND TOMATO CREAM SAUCE
This is such a comforting dish for those cold winter nights. The Carnation 2% Evaporated Milk add a creaminess to the sauce without the added fat of cream. Tastes delicious, and simple to make.
Provided by Chef mariajane
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 20m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Purée tomatoes and roasted peppers in blender, food processor or with immersion blender. Reserve.
- Heat olive oil in a large deep skillet on medium heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook gently for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Add pureed tomatoes and roasted peppers. Bring to a boil on medium-high heat. Lower temperature and simmer for 15 minutes, until starting to thicken. Remove garlic cloves. Add Carnation 2% Evaporated Milk and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions.
- Add pasta and basil to sauce in skillet. Toss over very low heat to combine. Serve immediately.
- TIPS: Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- For another idea, try using other pastas such as gnocchi, tortellini or ravioli.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 260.6, Fat 3.5, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 249.4, Carbohydrate 48.9, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 4.5, Protein 8.9
SUMMER SQUASH PASTA WITH ROASTED RED PEPPER SAUCE RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: red bell peppers, olive oil, shallots, garlic, large yellow squash, large zucchinis, salt, pepper, cornstarch, red pepper flake, milk, fresh basil
Provided by Kahnita Wilkerson
Categories Lunch
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oven to 500°F (260°C).
- Spiralize the yellow squash and zucchinis into a large bowl.
- Bring a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
- Sauté shallots and garlic until golden brown and soft, about 2-3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and stir. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Quarter and deseed the red bell peppers and arrange onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
- Roast the red peppers until black and charred bits appear, about 25-30 minutes.
- Carefully remove the red peppers from the oven and remove the charred black bits.
- Transfer the roasted peppers to a blender and add salt, pepper, cornstarch, red pepper flakes, sautéed shallot and garlic, and milk. Blend on high speed until creamy. Set aside.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
- Pour the pepper sauce in the skillet to thicken and simmer, about 2-3 minutes. Reduce heat to low and continue simmering.
- Add the spiralized veggies and stir to coat, cooking for 2-3 minutes.
- Add basil and stir, 2-3 minutes.
- Serve with red pepper flakes and basil.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 116 calories, Carbohydrate 18 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 5 grams, Sugar 11 grams
RED PEPPER PASTA SAUCE
Provided by Ron Alexander
Categories condiments, side dish
Time 1h10m
Yield 5 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in heavy saucepan over moderate heat. Add onion and cook until soft and golden, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes. Add peppers. Cover pan, reduce heat to low, cook 15 minutes, stirring occasionally until peppers are soft. Add remaining ingredients and stir until blended. Cook, covered, for 10 to 15 minutes on low heat, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
- Pulse in food processor several times in batches until sauce is coarse. Do not puree. Serve over pasta.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 203, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 24 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 578 milligrams, Sugar 14 grams
ROASTED RED PEPPER PASTA SAUCE
Roasting brings out the best in vegetables by concentrating their essential oils. This creamy sauce is short on spiciness but long on flavor! Plus, it's easy, elegant and very romantic! Tested at high altitude.
Provided by Elizabeth H.
Categories Vegetable
Time 40m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- How to Roast a Pepper: There are many ways to roast peppers, but here's the method I prefer: Preheat oven to 425F degrees.
- Lightly spray a pie tin or baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
- Place whole, washed pepper on sheet and roast, turning once, for about 20 minutes, or until the pepper is soft and the skin begins to blister and burn.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool.
- Halve the pepper and remove stem, seeds and pith.
- Refrigerate or freeze until ready to use.
- Melt margarine and olive oil in saucepan over medium heat.
- Bruise garlic clove with knife blade and add to saucepan.
- Add onions.
- Stir frequently until onions begin to wilt and caramelize slightly.
- Whisk in flour.
- Cook for 30 seconds.
- Add evaporated milk in one smooth stream, whisking constantly.
- Add chablis.
- Whisk constantly until mixture comes to a boil (This process may take several minutes).
- Boil slowly for 1 minute.
- Add pepper.
- Reduce heat and simmer until sauce is reduced to desired consistency, whisking occasionally.
- Remove from heat.
- Add basil, plus salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve over warm pasta (I prefer bowtie, but it also goes great with linguine).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 298.6, Fat 13.1, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 6.8, Sodium 268, Carbohydrate 30.9, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 22.2, Protein 14.8
PASTA WITH RED PEPPER SAUCE
Sometimes you need a break from ordinary pasta sauce. Sweet red pepper sauce replaces chunky meat sauce and cooks in less time. From Better Homes and Gardens. This sauce is even good over chicken!
Provided by FrVanilla
Categories Peppers
Time 40m
Yield 5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cut peppers lengthwise into quarters; remove stems, seeds and membranes. Place peppers, cut side down, on a large foil lined baking sheet. Add garlic cloves. Bake at 400 for 20 minutes or until peppers are tender and lightly browned.
- meanwhile, cook pasta according to directions on box.
- Add peppers, garlic and remaining ingredients (except salt) to a food processor. Blend until almost smooth. Transfer to a saucepan, add salt and heat over medium-low heat until heated through.
- Serve over pasta and top with parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 281.5, Fat 1.5, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 394.4, Carbohydrate 58.6, Fiber 6.4, Sugar 11.2, Protein 10.6
SWEET & SPICY ROASTED RED PEPPER PASTA SAUCE
Great sauce. I love to come up with different sauces. The sweetness of this sauce really needs the heat to balance it. You can control how much.
Provided by barbara lentz
Categories Other Sauces
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Place the tomatoes in a large stock pot. Smash the tomatoes with a potato masher or just use your hands. Add the chopped roasted red pepper and mash some more. Add the remaining ingredients and place over high heat.
- 2. Bring to boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for about 20 minutes smashing and stirring occasionally until reduced and thicken. Taste and adjust for salt.
- 3. Serve over pasta of choice and garnish with freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano
ZUCCHINI PASTA WITH ROASTED RED PEPPER SAUCE AND CHICKEN
Zucchini subs in for traditional pasta in this great veggie-rich dish.
Provided by Volleyballmom
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash
Time 1h30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Grill tomatoes, bell peppers, and onion halves on the preheated grill until well charred, about 15 minutes. When peppers are cool enough to handle, split with a knife and remove seeds.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet; cook and stir garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir canned crushed tomatoes, basil, grilled tomatoes, bell peppers, and onion into skillet; bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Puree vegetable mixture with a stick blender; season with salt and pepper and keep at a simmer.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil; drop in summer squash and zucchini spirals and cook until tender, about 3 minutes. Drain water from pot; lay spirals on paper towels to drain completely.
- Place squash spirals on individual plates; top with a portion of cooked chicken, a generous amount of red pepper sauce, and Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 351.8 calories, Carbohydrate 33.4 g, Cholesterol 42.3 mg, Fat 16 g, Fiber 9.2 g, Protein 23.3 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 369.2 mg, Sugar 10.9 g
PORK TENDERLOIN AND PASTA IN TOMATO AND RED PEPPER SAUCE RECIPE
Provided by Sube
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large fry pan, melt butter. Add vegetable oil, mushrooms, onions, garlic, red pepper and oregano and cook over medium heat until onion is softened. Set aside. Cut pork tenderloin into 1" pieces; set aside. In a paper or plastic bag, add flour, chili powder, salt and pepper and shake to mix. Add pork and shake to coat. Add floured pork and remaining flour mixture to the fry pan and cook until pork is browned on all sides. Add milk, pasta and tomato sauce. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat and allow to simmer, covered, for 15 minutes or until pasta is tender. Note: Use big pot
PASTA WITH RED PEPPER SAUCE
Steps:
- 1. Melt butter in a medium to large skillet. Add the prosciutto and saute briefly. Add the bell pepper and cook 5 minutes more or until pepper is wilted. 2. Stir in the cream, salt and pepper to taste. Let mixture come to a boil. Simmer 2 to 3 minutes or until thickened slightly. Cool. Pour mixture into blender and blend until smooth. 3. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil -add a couple drops of olive oil. Cook the pasta until tender. Drain well and add to cream sauce along with cheese. Toss and cook pasta until well coated and hot through. Serve immediately. Serves 8
MANDARIN ORANGE ORIENTAL SAUCE LAMB CHOPS WITH RED PEPPER PASTA RECIPE - (4.8/5)
Provided by AllysKitchen
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Drain the can of mandarin oranges reserving the liquid for use (will yield about 1 cup of liquid). Put oranges in a bowl & set aside. Drain the 4 individual cups (will yield about 1 cup) of oranges. Put oranges from cups in another bowl. Marinade/Sauce preparation: Put 8 green onions on a hot grill (350-400 degrees) and char about 3-5 minutes. Put the onions and drained oranges from the can on cutting board and finely chop/mince. (Can put in food processor for about 2 minutes.) Put chopped mixture in a bowl and add 2 tablespoons of canola oil, ½ tsp salt and ½ tsp pepper and blend. Lamb Chop Preparation: Use 1 tsp salt and 1 tsp pepper to coat both sides of the lamb chops. Put chops in a shallow pie plate. Remove ¼ cup of the onion/orange mixture and coat the lamb chops. Let them marinade as you finish making the sauce. Making Sauce: Put ½ cup oil in a saucepan over burner on medium high. Add garlic, ½ tsp salt, 1 tsp pepper, and sauté about 2 minutes. Add remaining onion/orange chopped mixture, marmalade jam, ½ tsp Korean sweet and spicy sauce, and let it come to a boil for about 7-10 minutes. Reduce heat to low and simmer about 15-20 minutes to thicken the sauce. Stir occasionally. Meanwhile, make the garnish and grill the lamb chops. Making Garnish: Put the drained oranges from the 4 individual cups in a skillet coated with cooking spray. Sauté on a medium high burner about 4-5 minutes. Remove from heat. Chiffonade slice the remaining green onions and add to the oranges. Remove from blaze. Set aside for plating. Grilling Lamb Chops: Coat grill with cooking spray. Heat to 400 to 450 degrees. Cook lamb chops about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove to a plate and let rest about 5 minutes. Noodles: Prepare noodles according to package directions. Drain and toss in about ½+ cup of the warm thickened sauce and 1 tbl (taste to see if more is needed for spiciness) of the Korean sweet & spicy sauce. Serve & watch your guests experience nirvana!
Tips:
- To save time, use a food processor to chop the red peppers.
- If you don't have red pepper flakes, you can use 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper instead.
- If you like a spicier sauce, add more red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper.
- You can also add other vegetables to the sauce, such as diced carrots, celery, or zucchini.
- If you want a smoother sauce, blend it with an immersion blender after it has finished cooking.
- Serve the sauce over your favorite pasta, rice, or vegetables.
Conclusion:
Red pepper pasta sauce is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used on a variety of dishes. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like it spicy or mild, chunky or smooth, this sauce is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give red pepper pasta sauce a try.
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