Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy goodness of this homemade Creamy Red Pepper Alfredo Sauce. It’s a perfect blend of roasted red peppers, Parmesan cheese, and a touch of spice, ideal for elevating your pasta dishes to a whole new level.
Ingredients
Scale
1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 (12 oz) jar roasted red peppers (drained)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the roasted red peppers and cook for another 2 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a blender and blend until smooth.
- Return the mixture to the saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
- Simmer for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly. Stir in the butter until melted and fully incorporated.
- Serve hot over pasta, chicken, or vegetables.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, use full-fat coconut milk and nutritional yeast instead of cream and Parmesan.
- This sauce can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
