Creamy Penne with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
Tender tubes of pasta is a creamy, garlicky roasted red pepper sauce. Super easy to make, requires a handful of ingredients, and ready in about 20 minutes.
Servings 4
Calories 397kcal
Ingredients
- 12 ounces pasta of choice regular or gluten-free
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion any color
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 cups diced roasted red peppers
- 1/3 cup half-and-half or heavy cream
- Salt and fresh ground black pepper
- Fresh parsley for serving optional
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain and cover with foil to keep warm.
- Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until soft. Add the garlic and Italian seasoning and cook for 30 seconds. Add the roasted red peppers and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes. Fold in the cream and heat through. Fold in the cooked pasta.
- Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
- Top with parmesan cheese and parsley, if using, and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 397kcal | Carbohydrates: 70g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 977mg | Potassium: 360mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 444IU | Vitamin C: 35mg | Calcium: 83mg | Iron: 2mg