Roasted Red Pepper Rigatoni

• porcie: 4 servings
• celkový čas: 20 minutes

Ingrediencie

12 oz rigatoni pasta, (or pasta of choice)

1 tbsp minced garlic, (approximately 3-4 cloves)

3 shallots, (thinly sliced, or 1/2 medium yellow onion)

2 tbsp butter

1 cup half-and-half, (or sub with milk of choice or heavy cream)

4 oz cream cheese, (softened to room temp and cubed)

1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

12 oz jar of roasted red peppers (in water), (drained and rinsed)

fresh or dried basil

grated parmesan cheese

Postup

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, cook pasta according to the instructions on the package (each pasta varies). Drain well and return to pot.

While the pasta is cooking, heat butter in a large sauce pan over medium heat. One melted, add the sliced shallots and cook until translucent; 2-3 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook 1 minute.

Pour in half-and-half and stir to loosen any onions or garlic. Add the parmesan cheese and cream cheese. Stir frequently for 2-3 minutes, or until cream cheese has melted. Add the roasted red peppers to warm.

Safely pour the sauce into a food processor (or safe dish to use an immersion blender) or blender and puree until creamy. Taste test sauce and season with salt and pepper, if desired and to taste. Pour the sauce over the pasta and gently toss to coat.

Serve garnished with fresh basil and parmesan cheese. Enjoy!

Výživové hodnoty

• Kalórie: 627 kcal
• Celkový tuk: 27 g
• Nasýtený tuk: 15 g
• Cholesterol: 79 mg
• Sodík: 1529 mg
• Celkové sacharidy: 74 g
• Vláknina: 4 g
• Cukry: 4 g
• Bielkoviny: 20 g