Roasted Red Pepper Pasta

This roasted red pepper pasta combines a homemade savory-sweet, smoky, creamy red pepper pasta sauce with your noodles of choice for a simple, flavor-packed, comforting, easily adjustable meat-free meal in 30 minutes!

📝 Ingredients

• 2 red bell peppers
• 1 small red onion
• 4-5 small cloves of garlic
• 1 cup unsweetened plant-based milk ((see notes))
• 2 heaped Tbsp cashew butter ((see notes))
• 4 Tbsp nutritional yeast
• 1/2-3/4 tsp sea salt (or to taste)
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1/2 Tbsp cornstarch (or any other starch to thicken)
• Black pepper (to taste)
• Red pepper flakes (to taste (optional))
• 7 oz dry pasta of choice (regular or gluten-free)
• Fresh herbs (to garnish)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1You can watch the video in the post for visual instructions.First, preheat the oven to 375° F/190° C, line a large baking dish with parchment paper, and prepare the veggies by slicing the peppers into strips, quartering the onion, and peeling the garlic cloves.
2. 2Transfer the veggies to the baking sheet, optionally drizzle or brush lightly with olive oil, then roast them in the oven for 15-20 minutes (until tender and lightly browned).If you want extra smoky flavor, broil the veggies for a few minutes at the end.
3. 3Meanwhile, cook the pasta al dente (this means cooking it for 1-2 minutes less than the package directions state), then drain the liquid.
4. 4Add the roasted vegetables and remaining sauce ingredients (dairy-free milk, cashew butter, seasonings, nutritional yeast, and cornstarch) to a blender and process until smooth and creamy.A food processor will also work, but won’t blend it as velvety smooth.
5. 5Transfer the sauce to a large skillet/saucepan over medium heat, and simmer for about a minute, stirring constantly, until thickened (cornstarch requires heat activation).
6. 6Finally, taste and adjust the seasoning if required, stir the pasta into the sauce, then serve into bowls and optionally garnish with fresh herbs (like fresh basil or parsley). Enjoy!