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Silky Red Pepper and Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Delight

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Ingredients

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  • 1jar (12 oz) roasted red peppers, drained (reserve1whole)
  • ½ cupextra-virgin olive oil (or oil from sun-dried tomatoes)
  • 1 tablespoontomato paste
  • 2cloves garlic, smashed
  • ⅓ cuptoasted nuts or seeds (walnuts or pumpkin seeds)
  • 1 tablespoonapple cider or champagne vinegar
  • 2 teaspoonssmoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoonshoney
  • ¾ teaspooncayenne pepper (optional)
  • ¼ cupchopped fresh herbs (basil, oregano, or parsley)
  • 1pound short pasta (like rigatoni or penne)
  • 2 tablespoonssalted butter
  • ½ cupoil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, sliced
  • 1 cupgrated Parmesan
  • 1 cupchopped fresh basil or Italian herbs
  • Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Chili flakes (optional)
  • Burrata cheese balls, at room temperature

Instructions

  1. Start your culinary journey by blending the ingredients for the sauce. In a blender, combine the drained roasted red peppers, the toasted nuts of your choice, tomato paste, smashed garlic cloves, the extra-virgin olive oil, and the fresh herbs and vinegar. Add the honey for a touch of sweetness, along with the smoked paprika and optional cayenne pepper for a hint of heat. Season with a pinch of salt, then blend all the ingredients on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.
  2. In a large pot, melt the salted butter over medium heat. Once melted, pour in the blended sauce and add about 3½ cups of water. Engage your senses as you bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
  3. Add the pasta directly into the boiling sauce, ensuring that you stir often to prevent sticking. Cook for about 8 to 12 minutes, or until the pasta achieves that delightful al dente texture.
  4. Once the pasta is cooked to perfection, retrieve the reserved whole roasted red pepper and slice it into thin strips. Gently fold the pepper strips into the pasta along with the sliced sun-dried tomatoes, grated Parmesan, and chopped fresh herbs. Stir everything until the pasta is fully coated in the creamy sauce, creating a dish that speaks of indulgence and heartiness.

Notes

Feel free to adjust the thickness of the sauce by adding more water or cooking it down; the recipe is highly flexible; don’t be afraid to experiment with different herbs according to the season.

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