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Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Pasta (with goat cheese!) made in the blender! So quick and easy.
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Roasted Red Pepper Pasta

Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Pasta (with goat cheese!) made in the blender! So quick and easy.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Keyword roasted red pepper pasta, easy pasta,
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 6 people
Calories 336kcal
Author Nicole
Cost $12

Equipment

  • 1 Large skillet
  • Pot
  • blender

Ingredients

  • 2 large red bell peppers
  • 3/4 cup chicken stock
  • 4 oz herbed goat cheese
  • 3/4 tsp kosher salt, divided
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 lb cavatappi
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan
  • 2 cups spinach

Instructions

  • Place each pepper over an open flame on a gas stove. Use tongs to roast and turn each pepper until they are charred on all sides, turning as needed.
    When they are roasted and black on all sides, take them off the burner and place in a Ziplock bag or in a bowl, then cover with plastic. Let them steam for about 5 minutes. Pull them out and then peel the skin off. Discard the stem and seeds.
     If you don’t have a gas stove, turn the broiler on. Place the peppers on a baking sheet and place directly under the broiler on the top rack.Broil the peppers until charred. Turn and char on the other side. When they are charred on all sides. Remove from the oven. P{lace in a Ziplock bag or in a bowl, then cover with plastic. Let them steam for about 5 minutes. Pull them out and then peel the skin off. Discard the stem and seeds.
  • Add the peppers, chicken stock, goat cheese and 1/2 teaspoon salt to the blender. Blend until smooth.
  • Heat a large deep skillet to a medium heat. When the pan is hot, add in the oil. Add the garlic. Saute for 30 seconds. Pour the roasted red pepper mixture in the pan. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Simmer while the pasta cooks.
  • Drop the pasta into the boiling water. Cook until the pasta is UNDER aldente. Use a sieve or slotted spoon to transfer the pasta to the sauce. Reserve the pasta water. Sprinkle the parmesan cheese on top of the pasta along with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and the spinach. Toss everything together until the cheese has melted and the spinach has wilted. If needed, add more starchy pasta water to loosen the sauce up. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 336kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 588mg | Potassium: 288mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1039IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 1mg