Roasted Red Pepper Bow Ties

Extremely flavorful pasta dish that is quick to prepare! (You could substitute extra chicken stock for the wine, if desired.)

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 1⁄2 cup  finely chopped onion
• 2  garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 2 (12 ounce) jars  roasted red peppers, drained and coarsely chopped
• 1  teaspoon dried thyme
• 1  cup chicken broth
• 1⁄2 cup white wine
• 1⁄4 cup half-and-half
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1  lb bow tie pasta (farfalle)
• 1⁄4 cup  chopped fresh basil

Directions

1. Heat oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic. Cook until tender, about 5 minutes. If too dry, add water, 2 tablespoons at a time. Stir in peppers and thyme. Cook 5 minutes.
2. Add broth and wine. Simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes.
3. Add sauce in batches to a food processor or blender. Stir in half and half and salt; whirl to a puree.
4. Meanwhile, cook pasta in a large pot of lightly salted boiling water until firm, but tender. Drain well.
5. Place pasta in a large serving bowl. Toss with sauce. Stir in basil.