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    Creamy Roasted Pepper Pasta

    Nov 24, 2022 by Tania Sheff · This post may contain affiliate links

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    This Creamy Roasted Pepper Pasta is a healthy and filling dish that is packed with flavor. Cooked in just one pot, it is simple and delicious.

    Creamy Pasta with spinach in a pot

    Creamy Roasted Pepper Pasta is so tasty and easy to make. This vegan dish can be made with simple, fresh ingredients and in just one pot. But even though it's an easy recipe, the flavors are complex and layered, one scrumptious taste on top of another. From the roasted red peppers to the fresh spinach, to the flavorful nutritional yeast and al dente pasta, every bite of this creamy pasta is amazing.

    Pasta is often seen as an indulgent and not very healthy meal. But this Roasted Pepper Pasta is actually quite healthy. Made with fresh vegetables and veggie broth, you get plenty of vitamins and minerals. And this dish also includes nutritional yeast, which adds extra protein as well. So, while this pasta recipe is filling and delicious, it is also something you can feel good about eating.

    Video Tutorial

    Main Ingredients

    • Pasta. I used penne here, but any type of pasta could be used.
    • Roasted Peppers. I used store-bought. Any brand of jarred roasted peppers would work here. You can also roast the peppers yourself.
    • Coconut Milk. The full-fat version works better.
    • Onion and Garlic. The flavor enhancers. 🙂
    • Olive Oil. Use just a bit to help brown the onion.
    • Veggie Broth. I usually use water and vegetable broth paste (affiliate link).
    • Nutritional Yeast. It adds a ton of flavor (and health benefits) to the sauce, so don't skip this ingredient.
    • Spinach. Optional, but recommended.
    • Fresh Basil. If you don't have basil, you can use fresh parsley instead.
    • Red Pepper Flakes. For a touch of heat.

    How to Make Roasted Pepper Pasta

    1. Remove the roasted red peppers from the jar and discard the liquid. Chop half of the roasted peppers into small pieces, and reserve the rest for the sauce.

    2. In a large pot, cook the onion in olive oil over medium heat, just until it's slightly brown.

    cooking onions in olive oil

    3. Add the chopped roasted peppers, garlic, and red pepper flakes and cook for about 3 minutes.

    adding pepper and garlic

    4. At this point, add the pasta and broth. Cover the pot with a lid and cook for about 12-14 minutes, until the pasta is al dente and almost no liquid remains.

    adding pasta and broth

    5. In the meantime, make the sauce. Place the remaining roasted peppers, coconut milk, and nutritional yeast into a blender, or a smoothie cup, and process until smooth.

    making the creamy sauce

    6. Add the sauce to the pasta. Then add the fresh basil and spinach and cook, stirring often, for about 2 minutes, just until the spinach has wilted and the sauce is heated through. Serve.

    adding the spinach and sauce to the pasta
    Roasted Pepper Pasta on a white plate

    Add-ins and Substitutes

    • Substitute kale for the spinach. Another great vegetable to use is kale, so you can substitute it for the spinach. Just add the fresh kale at the same time as the pasta in the fourth step to give it enough time to cook.
    • Add in cooked chickpeas. Chickpeas pack extra nutrients, making your pasta even healthier. Cook them ahead of time or use canned chickpeas and then add them to the pasta at the end. They only need enough time to warm. Chickepeas pair really well with the other ingredients in this dish.
    • Use a Different Pasta. While I used penne pasta in this recipe, you could also substitute other types of pasta. Whole-wheat and gluten free pasta would work here, too. This dish is versatile, so experiment to find what you like best.

    How to Store and Reheat

    To store this Roasted Pepper Pasta, place the leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They will last for about 5-6 days in there. When you are ready to reheat the pasta, just place it in the microwave for a few minutes or warm it on the stove top. You may need to add a dash of coconut milk to it if it has gotten too dry in the refrigerator.

    Roasted Pepper Pasta in a pot

    This Creamy Roasted Pepper Pasta is deliciously flavored and satisfying. The fresh ingredients and one pot preparation make it the perfect meal both for flavor and convenience. And the versatility of the dish will give you the chance to make it your own. It's just great for family dinners and I hope your family loves this vegetarian pasta as much as I mine does.

    You'll also enjoy these yummy pasta recipes:

    • Easy Broccoli Pasta
    • Angel Hair Pasta
    • One-Pot Pasta with Spinach
    • Pasta with Spinach Sauce

    Creamy Roasted Pepper Pasta

    Tania Sheff
    This Creamy Roasted Pepper Pasta is a healthy and filling dish that is packed with flavor. Cooked in just one pot, it is simple and delicious.
    4.45 from 63 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 25 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 661 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 lb. pasta (penne or other kind)
    • 2 tbsp. olive oil
    • 1 medium onion, diced
    • 6 oz. roasted peppers, chopped
    • 4 garlic cloves, minced
    • ¼ tsp. red pepper flakes, or to taste
    • 1 tbsp. chopped fresh basil
    • 3 large handfuls spinach
    • 4 cups vegetable broth

    For the Sauce

    • 6 oz. roasted peppers
    • ¾ cup full-fat coconut milk
    • 4 tbsp. nutritional yeast

    Instructions
     

    • Remove the roasted red peppers from the jar and discard the liquid. Chop half of the roasted peppers into small pieces, and reserve the rest for the sauce.
    • In a large pot, cook the onion in olive oil over medium heat, just until it’s slightly brown.
    • Add the chopped roasted peppers, garlic, and red pepper flakes and cook for about 3 minutes.
    • At this point, add the pasta and broth. Cover the pot with a lid and cook for about 12-14 minutes, until the pasta is al dente and almost no liquid remains.
    • In the meantime, make the sauce. Place the remaining roasted peppers, coconut milk, and nutritional yeast into a blender, or a smoothie cup, and process until smooth.
    • Add the sauce to the pasta. Then add the fresh basil and spinach and cook, stirring often, for about 2 minutes, just until the spinach has wilted and the sauce is heated through. Serve.

    Notes

    HOW TO STORE AND REHEAT

    To store this Roasted Pepper Pasta, place the leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They will last for about 5-6 days in there. When you are ready to reheat the pasta, just place it in the microwave for a few minutes or warm it on the stove top. You may need to add a dash of coconut milk to it if it has gotten too dry in the refrigerator.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 661kcalCarbohydrates: 100gProtein: 25gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 1208mgPotassium: 944mgFiber: 9gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2552IUVitamin C: 49mgCalcium: 107mgIron: 5mg
    Tried this recipe?Leave a comment below, I can't wait to hear from you!

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    Comments

    1. Di says

      September 30, 2022 at 11:38 am

      5 stars
      This was excellent! I made it exactly as written and we loved it. I didn't even know what nutritional yeast was, I had to google it! And I never used coconut milk so this recipe was new stuff to me and I'm so glad I found it, thank you Tania!

      Reply
      • Tania Sheff says

        September 30, 2022 at 2:06 pm

        Thank you so much, Di! It means a lot to me!

        Reply
    2. Joe says

      September 29, 2022 at 2:50 pm

      What's traditional yeast?

      Reply
      • Tania Sheff says

        September 30, 2022 at 2:07 pm

        Hi Joe! Here is a quick link in Google search for you: https://www.google.com/search?q=what+is+nutritional+yeast&oq=what+is+nutritional+yeast&aqs=chrome..69i57.6105j0j4&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8
        You should give it a try! Thanks for stopping by!

        Reply
    3. Karen says

      September 26, 2022 at 7:00 pm

      Your penne pasta with spinach looks delicious! Thank you for sharing.

      Reply
      • Tania Sheff says

        September 27, 2022 at 11:13 am

        Thank you, Karen!

        Reply
    4. Annette Barwick says

      February 02, 2021 at 4:33 am

      Great recipe my family loved it

      Reply
      • Tania Sheff says

        February 02, 2021 at 10:27 am

        Thank you for reporting back, Annette! This is one of my favorite pasta recipes. 🙂

        Reply
      • John Robert says

        September 26, 2022 at 7:48 pm

        "NUTRITIONAL YEAST"?
        Let me check the glove compartment

        Reply
    5. Melody says

      December 17, 2020 at 6:18 pm

      5 stars
      This was a big hit! I added sliced mushrooms with the peppers and fresh tomatoes at the end with the basil. I used 1/2 pound of pasta with 21/2 cups of broth. Everything else the same. Turned out great. Thank you for the recipe.

      Reply
      • Tania Sheff says

        December 19, 2020 at 6:41 pm

        Awesome! I am glad you enjoyed it, Melody!

        Reply
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