Roasted Red Pepper Rigatoni
Experience the comforting warmth of Roasted Red Pepper Rigatoni, a creamy pasta dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights or family dinners. With its rich, velvety sauce made from roasted red peppers and a blend of cheeses, this recipe is simple yet satisfying. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up a delicious meal that will impress even the pickiest eaters. Plus, it’s versatile enough to customize with your favorite proteins or vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta (or pasta of choice)
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 3 shallots (thinly sliced) or 1/2 medium yellow onion
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 cup half-and-half (or milk of choice)
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 12 oz jar of roasted red peppers
Instructions
- Cook rigatoni in salted water according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a pan over medium heat, melt butter and sauté shallots until transparent. Add garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.
- Stir in half-and-half, cream cheese, and parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Incorporate drained roasted red peppers and warm through without making them mushy.
- Blend sauce until smooth; season with salt and pepper.
- Toss cooked pasta with the sauce until well coated; garnish with basil and extra parmesan before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 240g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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