I love making pasta so for me it’s a “must” to have easy, flavorful pasta sauces ready to go any time I might need one. Not only is this roasted red pepper sauce simple to prepare, but it’s super versatile too. Along with being a perfect pasta sauce, it also makes for a great general sauce, dip, drizzle, or spread to be used in many ways! See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
How to make roasted red pepper sauce
Blend the peppers: First, transfer the roasted peppers to a blender and add 1-2 Tbsp of the liquid from the jar. Then blend until smooth. Simmer the sauce: Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Then add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant. Add the blended roasted peppers and the spices (oregano, pepper, salt) and stir to combine. Let the sauce simmer and lower the heat. Cook for a further 10-15 minutes until the sauce reduces a bit and becomes thicker. Finally, add the cream, stir to combine, and taste test. If needed, adjust the seasoning to your liking. And voila – the roasted red pepper sauce is ready to enjoy!
How to use it?
This roasted red pepper sauce is super versatile. Here are some of my favorite ways to use it:
As a pasta sauce: It’s a great alternative to tomato-based pasta sauces. I love enjoying it with any cooked pasta, added directly to the pan, and topped with some parmesan cheese! As a pizza sauce: Use it in place of regular marinara for this delicious homemade Neapolitan pizza. Bread to dip: You can serve with baguettes, pita bread, crackers, pretzels, simit, or even flatbread. Spread over bread: For example in wraps, sandwiches, or burgers. Grilled cheese with this sauce is simply amazing. With proteins: You can pour it over or bake this red pepper sauce with your favorite proteins like baked chicken, seafood, tofu, or veggies. It also makes for a great sauce with Italian meatballs. With veggies: It also pairs well with all sorts of cooked veggies like broccoli, zucchini, asparagus, green beans, roasted cauliflower, etc.
If you try this roasted red pepper pasta sauce recipe, let me know how it goes in the comments below. I’d appreciate a recipe card rating and would love to see your recipe recreations – tag me on Instagram @Alphafoodie!
