Creamy Red Pepper Sauce with Heart-Shaped Pasta
Creamy Red Pepper Sauce with Heart-Shaped Pasta
40 minutes total
In this veggie pasta recipe, roasted red peppers are blended with sherry, broth and heavy cream to create a delicious creamy sauce with a hint of spice. Give it a special touch with Barilla® Love heart-shaped pasta.
Ingredients
Serves 6
| 1 | Box Barilla® Love Heart-shaped Pasta |
| 2 | Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil |
| 1½ | Cups medium yellow onion, finely chopped |
| 4 | Cloves garlic, minced |
| 1/4 | Cup tomato paste |
| 1 | Teaspoon smoked paprika |
| ¼ | Teaspoon red pepper flakes |
| ½ | Cup sherry cooking wine |
| ½ | Cup vegetable or chicken broth |
| 1 | Teaspoon kosher salt |
| ½ | Teaspoon black pepper |
| 1 | 12-ounce jar roasted red peppers, drained |
| 1/4 | Cup heavy cream |
| ¼ | Cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, plus more for garnish |
| 3 | Tablespoons fresh chopped basil leaves, plus more for garnish |
Disclaimer
Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.
Method
Step 1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
Step 2
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add onions; cook 7-8 minutes, or until soft. Add garlic, tomato paste, smoked paprika, and chili flakes. Cook 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomato paste turns brick red.
Step 3
Add sherry and broth; stir to release any browned bits stuck to the bottom of the pan. Simmer 3 to 4 minutes, until the liquid slightly reduces. Stir in salt and black pepper.
Step 4
Cook pasta according to package directions. Before draining, reserve 1 cup of pasta cooking water.
Step 5
Transfer sauce mixture to a food processer; add roasted red peppers. Blend until smooth, about 30 to 45 seconds. Transfer sauce back to the skillet; stir in heavy cream.
Step 6
Combine drained pasta and red pepper sauce in skillet over medium-low heat. Stir in reserved pasta cooking water in 1/4 cup increments until desired consistency is achieved.
Step 7
Add basil and sprinkle in cheese, stirring continuously, until combined. Finish with fresh basil leaves.
Limited Edition Love Pasta
This is a seasonal item, available only in January and February at select retailers and restaurants nationwide while supplies last.
Celebrate all shapes of love this season with Barilla Love, a Limited Edition heart-shaped pasta. Inspired by one of Barilla’s beloved pasta shapes, Mezzi Rigatoni, Barilla Love pasta is made just like the iconic Barilla Classic pasta fans know and love. Share a Valentine’s Day meal with a loved one with this unique Barilla pasta shape that cooks to perfect al dente texture every time. Barilla values its commitment to quality, making pasta for over 145 years.
- Shape Heart
- Cook time 7–8 mins
- Pack size 12 oz.
- Range Classic Blue Box