Description
A delicious and vibrant pasta dish that combines roasted red peppers with a creamy sauce and protein, making it both flavorful and nutritious.
Ingredients
- Pasta (penne or fettuccine)
- Roasted Red Peppers
- Cream or Plant-Based Alternative
- Protein (grilled chicken, chickpeas, or tofu)
- Fresh basil
- Garlic
- Red pepper flakes
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and roast the red peppers for 25-30 minutes until blistered.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions; reserve 1 cup of pasta water.
- Blend roasted peppers, garlic, cream, and seasoning until smooth.
- Toss cooked pasta with the sauce in a skillet, adding pasta water gradually for consistency.
- Add protein and let it heat through.
- Serve garnished with Parmesan or nutritional yeast.
Notes
Feel free to substitute ingredients based on personal preference, and consider adding a side salad or grilled vegetables for a more balanced meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: pasta, roasted red pepper, creamy sauce, high protein, comfort food, meal prep