PASTA WITH ROASTED RED PEPPER AND TOMATO CREAM SAUCE

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Pasta With Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Cream Sauce image

This is such a comforting dish for those cold winter nights. The Carnation 2% Evaporated Milk add a creaminess to the sauce without the added fat of cream. Tastes delicious, and simple to make.

Provided by Chef mariajane

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes
3/4 cup roasted red pepper, drained and patted dry
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1/4 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
1 cup carnation 2% evaporated milk
3/4 lb short pasta (penne, fusilli, or farfelle)
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped

Steps:

  • Purée tomatoes and roasted peppers in blender, food processor or with immersion blender. Reserve.
  • Heat olive oil in a large deep skillet on medium heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook gently for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Add pureed tomatoes and roasted peppers. Bring to a boil on medium-high heat. Lower temperature and simmer for 15 minutes, until starting to thicken. Remove garlic cloves. Add Carnation 2% Evaporated Milk and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.
  • Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions.
  • Add pasta and basil to sauce in skillet. Toss over very low heat to combine. Serve immediately.
  • TIPS: Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
  • For another idea, try using other pastas such as gnocchi, tortellini or ravioli.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260.6, Fat 3.5, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 249.4, Carbohydrate 48.9, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 4.5, Protein 8.9

There are no comments yet!

Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »

    #30-minutes-or-less     #time-to-make     #course     #main-ingredient     #preparation     #main-dish     #pasta     #one-dish-meal     #pasta-rice-and-grains