Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy flavors of this homemade Creamy Red Pepper Alfredo Sauce. Perfect for pasta, chicken, or veggies, this sauce is bursting with roasted red pepper goodness and a hint of spice.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 (12-ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
Sauce:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Garnish:
- Chopped fresh basil or parsley
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Sauté onions until softened, then add garlic.
- Add Red Peppers: Cook chopped red peppers briefly in the skillet.
- Blend: Transfer mixture to a blender and blend until smooth.
- Finish Sauce: Return mixture to skillet, add cream, cheeses, and seasonings. Whisk until creamy.
- Serve: Simmer sauce until slightly thickened. Serve hot over pasta or desired dish, garnishing with herbs.
Notes
- Great over fettuccine, penne, or ravioli
- For dairy-free, use coconut cream and nutritional yeast
- Store in fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
