Spaghetti With Sweet Red Pepper Sauce Recipe

Escape the ordinary with this vibrant and creamy sweet red pepper spaghetti sauce! A delicious alternative to traditional tomato-based sauces, this recipe from Joie Warner's cookbook is surprisingly rich and flavorful. Easy to make and bursting with fresh, sweet pepper goodness, it's the perfect weeknight dinner upgrade.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 422.7 kcal
Protein 26g
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Ingredients for Spaghetti With Sweet Red Pepper Sauce

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How to Make Spaghetti With Sweet Red Pepper Sauce

  1. Heat olive oil and butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add minced garlic, chopped onion, and chopped red peppers. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.
  3. Pour in vegetable or chicken stock. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 10-12 minutes, or until the vegetables are very tender.
  5. Carefully transfer the vegetable mixture to a food processor or blender and puree until smooth. Return the sauce to the skillet.
  6. Simmer the sauce uncovered for 8-10 minutes, or until it has thickened to your desired consistency.
  7. While the sauce simmers, cook spaghetti according to package directions in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente.
  8. Drain the pasta well and add it to the skillet with the sauce.
  9. Stir in the chopped fresh basil.
  10. Toss gently for 1 minute to coat the pasta evenly in the sauce.
  11. Transfer the spaghetti to a large serving bowl. Sprinkle with lemon zest and grated Parmesan cheese.
  12. Serve immediately with extra Parmesan cheese and freshly ground black pepper, if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

28g

Fat

13g

Carbs

25g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Spaghetti With Sweet Red Pepper Sauce?

Spaghetti With Sweet Red Pepper Sauce takes about 55 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 40 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Spaghetti With Sweet Red Pepper Sauce?

Spaghetti With Sweet Red Pepper Sauce has approximately 422.7 calories per serving, with about 26 g protein, 25 g carbohydrates and 12 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Spaghetti With Sweet Red Pepper Sauce?

The key ingredients for Spaghetti With Sweet Red Pepper Sauce are Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Butter, Garlic, Red Onion, Sweet Red Peppers, Vegetable Stock. See the full list with measurements above.

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