ROASTED RED PEPPER & SUN-DRIED TOMATO PASTA

Quick and easy to make with a few ingredients, this sauce is extremely tasty and flavorful! VIDEO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWZiKX116Ac

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup sun-dried tomato, drained and oil reserved (oil-packed)
• 1  tablespoon olive oil, if needed
• 1⁄2 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 1⁄2 cup  roasted red pepper, chopped
• 5  garlic cloves, pressed
• 1⁄2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 2  cups heavy cream
• 1  teaspoon dried basil
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons cornstarch (mixed with 1/2 cup cold water)

Directions

1. Measure reserved oil from sun-dried tomatoes to make 1 ½ tablespoons If there’s not enough, top it up with olive oil.
2. In a saucepan over medium heat, add fragrant oil. When hot, add onions and sauté for 2 ½ minutes. Add sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes. Add roasted red peppers and garlic; sauté for 1 minute. Add red pepper flakes, stir well to combined before pouring in heavy cream. Stir, increase heat to medium-high and bring to a simmer.
3. When simmer, reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add dried basil and cornstarch mixture; stir for about 60 seconds or until sauce thickens. Add cooked pasta, stir to coat and serve immediately. Makes 4 servings.
4. Note: Add chicken breast and chopped cooked bacon for a variation.