Description
Enjoy a deliciously creamy Romesco pasta, featuring a rich sauce made from roasted red peppers, almonds, and garlic. This dish combines vibrant flavors and textures, making it a perfect meal to impress family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup roasted red peppers (jarred or homemade)
- 1/2 cup almonds (blanched or roasted)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 pound pasta (spaghetti, penne, or your choice)
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)
Instructions
- In a blender or food processor, combine the roasted red peppers, almonds, minced garlic, chopped parsley, red wine vinegar, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Blend the mixture on high until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed. The texture should be creamy with a bit of almond texture.
- While the blender is running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the sauce is completely smooth and creamy.
- Transfer the sauce to a medium saucepan and set aside.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Add the pasta of your choice and cook according to package instructions until al dente (about 8-10 minutes).
- While the pasta cooks, stir the Romesco sauce over low heat in the saucepan. Add the heavy cream and mix well, warming through without boiling.
- Reserve about 1 cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta in a colander.
- Return the drained pasta to the pot over low heat.
- Pour the creamy Romesco sauce over the pasta and gently toss to coat. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a little at a time until desired consistency is reached.
- Toss for about 2-3 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Plate the pasta in individual bowls or on a large serving platter.
- Sprinkle with freshly grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves and extra chopped parsley for added freshness.
Notes
- Feel free to adjust the seasoning to your taste, especially the salt and pepper.
- This dish can be made vegetarian by omitting the Parmesan cheese or using a vegan alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes