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Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Pasta

Imagine twirling a forkful of perfectly cooked pasta, enveloped in…
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 8 ouncesDeLallo Bucatini Pasta
  • 1 12 ounce jarDeLallo Roasted Red Peppersdrained
  • 2-3 clovesgarlicminced
  • 1/4 teaspoonItalian seasoning
  • 1 tablespoonDeLallo Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 tablespoonbutter
  • 1/2 mediumonionchopped
  • 3/4 cupheavy/whipping cream
  • 1/2 teaspoonDijon mustard
  • 2 cups packed fresh baby spinach
  • 1 small handfulfresh basil
  • Salt & pepperto taste
  • Freshly grated parmesan cheeseto taste

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Food Processor
  • Large Skillet

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  2. Add 8 ounces DeLallo Bucatini Pasta and cook until al dente according to package directions. Before draining, reserve a splash of the hot pasta water; then drain the pasta and set aside.
  3. While the pasta cooks, place the drained 1 (12 ounce) jar DeLallo Roasted Red Peppers, 2–3 cloves minced garlic, 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning, and 1 tablespoon DeLallo Extra Virgin Olive Oil in a food processor and blend until smooth.
  4. In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Add 1/2 medium chopped onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly browned, about 4–5 minutes.
  5. Add the roasted red pepper mixture to the skillet, then stir in 3/4 cup heavy/whipping cream and 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly, about 7–8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Stir in 2 cups (packed) fresh baby spinach and 1 small handful fresh basil. Cook until the spinach wilts, about 1–2 minutes.
  7. Add the drained bucatini to the skillet and toss to coat the pasta in the sauce. If the sauce needs thinning, add a splash of the reserved hot pasta water and toss again. Heat together 1 minute more until everything is warmed through.
  8. Serve immediately and top with freshly grated parmesan cheese to taste.