Roasted Red Pepper & Goat Cheese Linguini
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Serves: 2
 
*This can easily be doubled for four to five people
Ingredients
  • 2 red bell peppers
  • 2 ounces goat cheese
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup cream
  • ¼ parmesan cheese
  • basil for garnish
  • 6 ounces linguine
Instructions
  1. Roast Peppers.
  2. With gas burner: place peppers over flame and char all sides of the pepper, there should be no red showing at all . After charring is complete transfer peppers to a bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Let set for 15-20 minutes. Remove skin, ribs, and seeds from peppers.
  3. In the broiler: Place in the broiler and char on all sides turning as you go. After charring is complete transfer peppers to a bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Let set for 15-20 minutes. Remove skin, ribs, and seeds from pepper.
  4. Bring a large stockpot to a rolling boil and add pasta and a liberal amount of kosher salt. Cook until al dente.
  5. Place roasted red peppers in a blender. Blend until completely smooth. Add goat cheese and salt. Blend until smooth.
  6. Transfer to a small saucepan and turn the heat to a medium low. Add cream and simmer five minutes.Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  7. Add sauce to cooked pasta. If necessary, season to taste with salt and pepper again.
  8. Top with parmesan cheese and basil.
Recipe by Cooking for Keeps at https://www.cookingforkeeps.com/roasted-red-pepper-goat-cheese-linguini/