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Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Pasta with Feta Recipe

Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Pasta with Feta Recipe
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A luscious and comforting Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Pasta with Feta combines tender pasta with a smoky, velvety red pepper sauce enriched with cream and tangy feta cheese. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for a flavorful weeknight meal and can be customized with optional greens and nuts for added texture.

Ingredients

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Pasta and Sauce

  • 12 oz (340 g) pasta of choice (penne, fusilli, or spaghetti)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 roasted red peppers, chopped (or 1 cup jarred roasted red peppers)
  • ½ cup heavy cream or coconut cream
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

Cheese and Garnish

  • ¾ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • Fresh parsley or basil, for garnish

Optional Add-Ins

  • Cherry tomatoes
  • Spinach or arugula
  • Toasted pine nuts

Instructions

  1. Cook the Pasta: Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving ½ cup of pasta water to adjust sauce consistency later.
  2. Prepare the Sauce: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté finely chopped onion until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute until fragrant. Stir in chopped roasted red peppers and smoked paprika, cooking for 2 to 3 minutes to combine flavors.
  3. Blend the Sauce (Optional): For a smoother, creamier sauce, transfer the red pepper mixture to a blender and blend until smooth. Return the sauce to the skillet once blended.
  4. Combine Pasta & Sauce: Stir in the heavy cream and cooked pasta into the sauce. Add reserved pasta water a little at a time to loosen the sauce until you reach your preferred consistency. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  5. Add Feta & Serve: Gently fold in the crumbled feta cheese so it starts to melt slightly into the warm pasta. Garnish with fresh parsley or basil and any optional add-ins like cherry tomatoes, spinach, or toasted pine nuts. Serve immediately while warm.

Notes

  • The sauce can be prepared using coconut cream for a dairy-free variant, enhancing its richness with a subtle tropical twist.
  • Roasting your own red peppers adds deeper smoky flavor than using jarred, but jarred peppers work well for convenience.
  • Adjust the creaminess by varying the amount of cream and reserved pasta water.
  • Optional add-ins like spinach, arugula, or pine nuts add freshness and texture.
  • Use gluten-free pasta if you need to make this recipe gluten-free.

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Keywords: roasted red pepper pasta, creamy pasta, feta pasta, vegetarian pasta recipe, easy weeknight dinner, Mediterranean pasta

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