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Roasted red pepper Alfredo pasta topped with grated Parmesan cheese and served in a white pasta bowl.

Roasted Red Pepper Alfredo

Catherine
This healthy Roasted Red Pepper Alfredo pasta dish is a made without all the butter and heavy cream of traditional versions while still delivering big on flavor. Bonus: This lightened up meal comes together in just 20 minutes! Serve it as is or add your favorite protein for the perfect weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Italian American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 373 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 10 oz pasta spaghetti, fettuccine, or any pasta of choice
  • 1 cup roasted red peppers
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon all purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated + more to serve
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package directions.
  • Meanwhile, remove as much char from the roasted red peppers as you can. Add the peppers to a food processor and puree until smooth. If needed, you can add some of the milk to the peppers to thin it out and make it easier to puree.
  • In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and saute it for a minute. Then add the flour and whisk to create a roux, a couple of minutes.
  • Whisk in the milk, pureed peppers, and Parmesan cheese. Continue to whisk until it begins to thicken. Season with salt and pepper as needed.
  • Drain the pasta and add it to the skillet with the sauce. Toss to combine and coat the pasta evenly. Transfer the pasta to a serving dishes and sprinkle with extra grated Parmesan cheese.

Note: Metric ingredient measurements are provided as a courtesy using a third-party calculator and are rounded to the nearest unit. The recipes provided on this site have not been tested with metric measurements and their accuracy cannot be verified.

Nutrition

Calories: 373kcalCarbohydrates: 59gProtein: 15gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 21mgSodium: 663mgPotassium: 317mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 434IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 207mgIron: 1mg

The nutritional information provided is based on third-party calculations and is an estimate only. Accurate nutritional facts will vary based on the particular brands used, portion sizes, measurement accuracy and more.

Keyword alfredo, creamy pasta, pasta, red pepper, roasted red pepper
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