Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

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This roasted red pepper sauce is light and creamy. It's easy to make with pureed roasted red peppers, fresh basil, and plenty of cream. To speed things up you can use roasted red peppers out of a jar.

Submitted by Bob Bailey
Updated on November 27, 2024
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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 2 large red bell peppers

  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus more for coating

  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic

  • ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, torn

  • 2 cups half-and-half

  • ¼ cup grated Romano cheese

  • 4 tablespoons butter

  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Preheat the broiler. Lightly coat the red peppers with olive oil. Cook peppers under the broiler until the skin is blackened, and the flesh has softened slightly. Place peppers in a paper bag or resealable plastic bag to cool for approximately 45 minutes.

  2. Remove the seeds and skin from the peppers (the skin should come off the peppers easily now). Cut peppers into small pieces.

  3. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add chopped red peppers, garlic, and basil; cook and stir until flavors combine, about 5 to 10 minutes.

  4. Carefully place mixture into a blender and puree to desired consistency. Return puree to the skillet, and reheat to a boil.

  5. Stir in half-and-half and Romano cheese; cook and stir until cheese melts. Add butter, and stir until melted. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for 5 minutes.

Cook’s Note

This sauce freezes well. It is excellent on any type of pasta, but tortellini or ravioli seems to be the best match. 

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

206 Calories
19g Fat
6g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 206
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19g 24%
Saturated Fat 9g 47%
Cholesterol 42mg 14%
Sodium 258mg 11%
Total Carbohydrate 6g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 4g 7%
Vitamin C 54mg 60%
Calcium 114mg 9%
Iron 0mg 2%
Potassium 182mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.