Roasted Pepper Cream Pasta

Instructions

1. Prepare the Vegetables

   7 min hands-on

   • Preheat the oven to 200°C (392°F).
   • Thinly slice the yellow peppers and place them on a baking tray.
   • Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with a pinch of salt, then toss to coat evenly.

2. Roast the Peppers

   1 min hands-on40 min waiting

   • Place the tray in the oven and roast for 40 minutes.
   • Stir halfway through to ensure even cooking until soft and slightly caramelized.

3. Cook the Garlic

   4 min hands-on

   • Finely slice the garlic while the peppers are roasting.
   • Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat and sauté the garlic for about 3 minutes.
   • Cook until golden and fragrant, then remove from heat and set aside.

4. Blend the Sauce

   2 min hands-on

   • Transfer roasted peppers and sautéed garlic to a blender.
   • Blend until smooth to create a creamy paste.
   • Adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper to taste.

5. Boil the Pasta

   3 min hands-on

   • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
   • Cook the whole-grain pasta until al dente according to package instructions.
   • Reserve about one cup of pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta.

6. Combine Sauce and Pasta

   3 min hands-on

   • Return the blended mixture to the pan used for garlic.
   • Over low heat, stir in grated Parmesan, a pinch of cayenne, and white vinegar.
   • Mix until the cheese melts and the sauce is creamy.
   • Add reserved pasta water gradually to achieve desired consistency.

7. Toss the Pasta

   2 min hands-on

   • Add cooked pasta to the sauce and toss until evenly coated.
   • Add more pasta water if needed for a silky, smooth sauce.

8. Serve and Garnish

   2 min hands-on

   • Divide pasta into serving bowls.
   • Sprinkle with additional Parmesan and a pinch of cayenne.
   • Serve immediately and enjoy.
   • Cooking tips:
   • Roasting the peppers until soft and slightly caramelized enhances their natural sweetness, balancing the spiciness of the cayenne pepper.
   • When sautéing garlic, keep a close eye on it, as it can burn quickly and turn bitter.
   • For a creamier texture, use the reserved pasta water gradually to adjust the consistency of the sauce. The starch in the water helps bind the sauce to the pasta.
   • If you'd like to add an herby note, garnish with fresh basil or parsley before serving.