Roasted Red Pepper Pasta
Roasted red peppers blended with garlic, almonds and olive oil into a silky sauce for spaghetti. Four servings in 35 minutes.
Making Roasted Red Pepper Pasta Ahead
The sauce keeps in the fridge for up to 4 days.
How to Make Roasted Red Pepper Pasta
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Heat the oven to 230°C / 445°F. Roast the peppers on a tray for 25 minutes until blackened. Cover in a bowl for 10 minutes, then peel.
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Blend the peppers with the almonds, garlic, oil, vinegar and salt until smooth.
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Boil the spaghetti for 10 minutes, reserve a mug of the water and drain. Toss with the sauce and a splash of the water. Top with basil.
Tips for Success
- Roast the peppers until blackened.
- Steam them under cover to peel.
- If your oven runs hot, check at 18 minutes.
- Loosen with pasta water.
Some Background
Roast the peppers until they are black and blistered. That is what gives the sauce its sweetness and a smoky edge, and a pale roast gives a bland sauce.
Halve and deseed them, press flat on a tray and roast at 230°C for 25 minutes. Put the hot peppers in a bowl and cover it for 10 minutes. The steam loosens the skins, which then slip off in your fingers.
Blend the peeled peppers with garlic, almonds, olive oil and a splash of vinegar until it makes a smooth, thick sauce. The almonds give body and a mild creaminess without any dairy.
Toss with the spaghetti and a ladle of the pasta water, which makes the sauce cling. If your oven runs hot, check the peppers at 18 minutes. Finish with basil and, if you like, a grating of parmesan. Jarred roasted peppers can stand in on a busy night, though the flavour is not as smoky as home-roasted ones.
Good Alongside
Green salad · Garlic bread · Parmesan · Grilled chicken
Swaps and Variations
- An eighth of a teaspoon of garlic powder per clove is the usual stand-in when you are out of fresh garlic — it will not caramelise the same way, but it carries the flavour.
Questions About Roasted Red Pepper Pasta
How long does Roasted Red Pepper Pasta take to make?
About 35 minutes in total — 10 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking. The recipe serves 4.
What are the key tips for making Roasted Red Pepper Pasta?
Roast the peppers until blackened. Steam them under cover to peel. If your oven runs hot, check at 18 minutes. Loosen with pasta water.
What should I serve with Roasted Red Pepper Pasta?
Green salad; Garlic bread; Parmesan; Grilled chicken.
How should Roasted Red Pepper Pasta be stored?
The sauce keeps in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Is Roasted Red Pepper Pasta suitable for a special diet?
This recipe is vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free, low-carb, keto and no added sugar. Those labels are checked against the ingredient list, so a dish is only marked when nothing in it contradicts the claim.
The Numbers per Serving
Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.
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