Indulgent Creamy Pasta with Garlic and Roasted Red Peppers

Craving something creamy and comforting? Try this Creamy Garlic Roasted Red Pepper Pasta! It’s a delightful blend of garlic, almond milk, and roasted red peppers, perfect with traditional pasta or a lighter zucchini noodle option.

Ingredients:

• For the Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Sauce:

  • 3 red bell peppers
  • 1 cup almond milk (a creamier blend like Almond Breeze Almondmilk Cashewmilk is great)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1/4 cup tahini or almond butter (for thickening)

• For the Zucchini Noodles:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Optional: a few thin slices of shallot or onion
  • 4 zucchini, ends trimmed and spiralized or cut into noodles
  • Salt, to taste

Instructions:

1. Roast the Peppers: Start by placing the bell peppers on a foil-lined baking sheet. Turn on the broiler and position the sheet on the top level, close to the heat. Broil the peppers until black spots start to form, then turn them to ensure even roasting. Once all sides are blackened, remove from the oven, let them cool, then peel off the skins and remove the seeds and stems.
2. Make the Sauce: Combine the roasted peppers, almond milk, olive oil, salt, garlic, and tahini or almond butter in a blender. Blend until the mixture is smooth.
3. Cook the Zucchini Noodles: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and, if using, the onion. Sauté for a minute or two until the onion is soft but not browned. Add the zucchini noodles and toss them in the skillet using non-stick tongs. Cook until they just begin to soften but before they start to release water. Season with salt, then add the sauce and heat everything together just until the sauce is warm.
4. Serve: Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Serve the pasta hot, topped with your choice of parsley, Parmesan, goat cheese, or a drizzle of truffle oil.

Notes:

• Feel free to use regular spaghetti or any pasta you prefer if you’re not into zucchini noodles.
• You might not need all the sauce, depending on the type of noodles you use. Any leftover sauce can be stored and used for another dish.

This dish is a great way to enjoy a vegan-friendly, comforting meal that’s packed with flavor and easy to prepare. Enjoy your cooking!