PASTA WITH ROASTED RED PEPPER WALNUT SAUCE

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Servings

4 

Prep time:

15 min

Cook time:

12 min

Ingredients

A hearty pasta such as bow tie or penne will stand up well to the thick and delicious roasted red pepper sauce created in this recipe. The sauce comes together in just minutes using a high-speed blender making it perfect for busy weeknights.

 

 

Ingredients:

12 oz. dry pasta of choice
1 15-oz. jar of roasted red peppers, drained
½ c. toasted walnuts + extra for garnish
2 T. tomato paste
1 T. miso (optional)
½ c. canned coconut milk
2 garlic cloves, minced
½ c. fresh basil, chopped
Sea salt and pepper to taste

Step by Step Instructions

 

  1. Heat a large pot of generously salted water to boiling. Prepare pasta al dente according to package directions.
  2. While pasta is cooking, prepare the sauce. Add roasted red peppers, toasted walnuts, tomato paste, miso, coconut milk, garlic, and one-half cup of the pasta cooking water to a high-speed blender. Blend until thoroughly cooked and creamy—season with sea salt and black pepper, to taste.
  3. When pasta has finished cooking, drain and return to the cooking pot. Pour in the red pepper sauce and stir to coat evenly.
  4. Divide pasta among 4 serving plates. Top each with fresh basil and walnuts. Enjoy!

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