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Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

This Roasted Red Pepper Sauce is creamy, flavorful, and easy to prepare, perfect as a pasta sauce or dip.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Course Sauce
Cuisine American
Servings 4 cups
Calories 89 kcal

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • blender

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
  • 2 pieces shallots
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 16 ounce jar roasted red peppers drained
  • ½ cup parmesan
  • ¼ cup cream or milk
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • ¼ teaspoon salt see notes
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¾ teaspoon red pepper flakes decrease for less spice

Instructions
 

  • Dice the shallot and add to a skillet with the oil.
  • Saute for about 5 minutes over medium heat.
  • Add in the garlic and saute for 1 minute.
  • Add the tomato paste and saute for 2-3 minutes.
  • Transfer to a blender with all remaining ingredients.
  • Blend until completely smooth.
  • Taste and adjust flavors as desired.
  • Serve with pasta, chicken, veggies or as a dip with your favorite bread!

Notes

Check your jar of peppers to see how much salt is added. Some have more than others, so decrease or increase the amount of salt added to the sauce accordingly.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.25cupCalories: 89kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gFiber: 1gSugar: 2g
Keyword Creamy Sauce, Easy Recipe, gluten-free, pasta sauce, quick sauce, Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
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