Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Blend roasted red peppers, heavy cream, salt, pepper, and half of the Parmesan cheese until smooth.
- Pour the blended sauce into the skillet with garlic and mix well. If needed, adjust consistency with reserved pasta water.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat evenly in the sauce.
- Top with remaining Parmesan cheese and fresh basil before serving.
Nutrition
Notes
Feel free to customize by adding vegetables like spinach or protein options such as grilled chicken or shrimp. The sauce can be adjusted for thickness with reserved pasta water.