This tasty macaroni in colorful, homemade roasted pepper sauce and creamy goat cheese, makes a quick and healthy vegetarian dinner!
Sweet and flavorful roasted peppers, smooth and creamy goat cheese and loved-by-everyone macaroni make up this simple yet elegant dish. Kids love it and adults too! Let’s start cooking!
First you’ll need some roasted peppers, of course. You can roast the peppers yourself, just like I do, or use store-bought peppers. If you’ve never roasted bell peppers before, use this link for detailed instructions: How to Roast Bell Peppers. If roasting the peppers doesn’t sound exciting to you, just buy Roasted Peppers from Amazon or you can find these at almost any grocery store. Both homemade and store-bought peppers work well in this recipe.
You are not limited to using macaroni pasta only. I think ditalini, ziti, penne and bow tie pasta make a great substitution. I am actually planning to try making this dish with orzo pasta (the one that looks like rice) and even potato gnocchi.
This dish could be served as a side together with some grilled chicken or fish.
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion (chopped)
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 cup chopped roasted peppers
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 cup uncooked macaroni
- 1 cup goat cheese
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced roasted peppers
- parsley and goat cheese to garnish
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
- Meanwhile, heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large, non-stick skillet. Add onion and cook for about 5 minutes, or until it starts to soften. Add bell peppers and garlic and then cook for another minute and add wine. Keep cooking the sauce for about 5 minutes, until the wine evaporates half way, and turn off the heat.
- Boil the macaroni according to the package instructions.
- Transfer the peppers in wine into the food processor and add parsley, salt and paprika. Process the sauce until smooth.
- Drain the macaroni and stir in the sauce. Add the goat cheese and stir again.
- Garnish with some fresh parsley and goat cheese.
Before you go…
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Wow I just found your recipe! I am going to try it and I may even substitute the pasta for cauliflower just to try it. Thanks, looks so so good!
Thank you, Savannah! I hope you’ll enjoy it. I really LOVE your name!!! 🙂
How do you buy goat cheese? like is there a certain one to buy
Hi Jolesse! Just buy any packaged soft goat cheese. they sell it at Walmart and almost all big food stores. I really like this one: http://amzn.to/2ky891k, but any goat cheese will work. Thanks, and happy cooking!
Would I be able to use a blender for this or do you really need a food processor?
Blender will work, Joia! Thanks!
I made this for my family recently and it was delicious and easy to make.
Thanks !!
Thanks, Maria! I am so happy your family enjoyed it! 🙂
Yummy dinner. I love how you combined roasted pepper sauce, macaroni and goat cheese. Pinning!
Thank you so much, Ilona! I appreciate the pin!
This looks delish Tania! this would be a perfect weeknight dinner and make everyone in my house happy!
Thank you so much, Cathy! We sure enjoyed it! 🙂
I love macaroni! This meal looks so delicious and comforting!
Thanks, Marsha! I love macaroni too! 🙂
Wow, you made an old classic – something classy and elegant. YUM!
Thank you, Kylee!
Yes to goat cheese and red peppers – two of my favorite things! These photos are gorgeous too – you are making me hungry!
Thank you for the kind words, Kit! Enjoy your day, dear!
What a pretty, vibrant pasta dish! I always have roasted red peppers on hand, so can’t wait to give this a try! Lovely!
Thanks, Patricia! I love roasted peppers and they taste really great with pasta!
Love this Mac and cheese recipe it looks wonderful. I love the addition of the red peppers and the goat cheese. Turns it into something special.
Thank you, Ali! Have a beautiful day!