20 minute Red Pepper Pasta
Directions
- 1Sauté diced red pepper and onions in a pan.
- 2Add a big teaspoon of salt.
- 3Add Ajvar, a roasted red pepper spread, to the pan.
- 4Stir the Ajvar into the sautéed peppers and onions.
- 5Add some pasta water to create a rich base.
- 6Pour in heavy cream.
- 7Add a flour mixture to thicken up the sauce.
- 8Add all the spices and some fresh parsley.
- 9Add the al dente penne pasta to the sauce.
- 10Mix until the pasta is fully coated with the sauce.
- 11Serve the pasta on a plate.
Ingredients
- Red Pepper
- Onions
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- Ajvar
- Pasta water
- Heavy cream
- Flour mixture
- Spices
- Fresh parsley
- Penne pasta
Equipment
PanTongsWooden spoonForkPlatePepper grinder
Tips
- The secret ingredient is Ajvar, a roasted red pepper spread that is even better than tomato paste.
- Adding pasta water makes the richest base for the sauce.
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