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    Roasted Red Pepper Pasta with Tomatoes

    January 2, 2017 By Monika Last Updated May 6, 2021 20 Comments

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    This simple roasted red pepper pasta recipe combines the natural sweetness of red bell peppers with tangy fresh tomatoes for a delicious, healthy vegan meal idea. Ready in just over 30 minutes. 

    Side view of red pepper spaghetti in pan with fork.

    Why this recipe works

    This delicious roasted pepper pasta is very uncomplicated.  All you need is a few nice red bell peppers, fresh tomatoes and a handful of pantry ingredients. 

    While the peppers are in the oven you can prepare the tomato sauce - it only needs 10 minutes to cook! To save even more time you can make the sauce in advance and just combine with the peppers and pasta when you are ready to serve it.

    Serve this sweet and tangy pepper tomato sauce with any pasta and enjoy as a quick, nutritious weeknight family dinner.

    Red pepper pasta ingredients

    Apart from the red bell peppers the sauce is also made using fresh tomatoes.  I often opt for canned tomatoes in tomato based pasta sauces but this time I chose fresh.  Canned tomatoes contain tomato juice and have a rich flavour which would have overpowered the peppers.  Fresh tomatoes are more subtle so don't steal the spotlight from the peppers. Just make sure you use very ripe juicy tomatoes.

    I added fresh oregano but fresh basil or thyme are both good alternatives. 

    How to roast peppers

    Roasted red bell pepper halves on top of parchment.

    Roasting is easy to do and absolutely worth the wait (only 30 minutes) as it brings out lots of sweetness and flavour from the peppers.

    Start by preheating the oven to 400 F/ 200 C/ gas mark 6. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

    Cut the peppers in half, discard the seeds and place the peppers on top of the baking sheet (skin side up).  Bake in the upper part of the oven for approx. 30 minutes, until the skin turns dark brown.  Remove from the oven and wait a few minutes until it's safe to handle the peppers then remove as much of the skin as possible.  

    The peppers are now ready to be incorporated into the sauce.

    You might also like roasted red pepper hummus and roasted red pepper tomato soup.

     

    Step-by-step recipe instructions

    1.Once you've peeled the roasted peppers roughly chop 2 of them and cut the remaining one into thin strips. Set aside.

    2. While the peppers are in the oven prepare the sauce. In a pot heat up a tablespoon of oil, add the onion and garlic and cook slowly for about 3 minutes until softened, stirring often.  Add the tomatoes, salt and pepper to taste, cover and simmer for 10 minutes stirring occasionally.

    Chopped tomatoes in pot with spoon.

    3. Remove from the heat, add the 2 chopped peppers, herbs and blitz until well combined but not completely pureed. Stir in the remaining pepper. 

    Chopped red peppers, tomato sauce and herbs in pot.

    4. Adjust the seasoning and combine with the pasta. Drizzle over more oil and enjoy!

    Spaghetti with chunky tomato and red pepper sauce in pan.

    Top tips and FAQs

    • To save time you can roast the peppers ahead.  Once cooled and peeled place the peppers in a bowl, cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days.  
    • You can also make the tomato sauce ahead and either add the peppers straight away or later when you are ready to serve the dish.
    • Use very ripe and juicy tomatoes - for maximum flavour and lots of sauce. Generally speaking round tomatoes tend to be juicier than oval shaped ones.
    • Consistency: I recommend pulsing the sauce with 2 of the peppers until well combined but not completely pureed and then stirring in strips of the remaining pepper for more texture.
    • Serve the sauce with any pasta.
    • Combine the sauce with the pasta just before serving.  Keep leftover sauce refrigerated for up to 3 days.
    • Freeze the sauce for up to 3 months.

    What other herbs can be used 

    Both peppers as well as tomatoes work with just about any herb (Mediterranean especially) so simply use your favourite.  Basil, thyme or parsley would all be good alternatives.  I purposely chose to use oregano in this recipe as dishes containing oregano seem to be very popular with my children.  My son said the pasta tasted like pizza (his idea of culinary heaven!).  He didn't even mind that it was a little spicy (this probably just reminded him of pepperoni, his favourite pizza ingredient).  I was just happy he liked it!

    Side view of red pepper pasta with tomato sauce on white plate with fork.

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    Keep in touch!

    If you make this red pepper pasta recipe I'd love to know how it turned out for you. What herb did you use? Let me know in the comments below, thanks!

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    Recipe

    Side view of red pepper spaghetti in pan with fork.

    Roasted Red Pepper Pasta with Tomatoes

    This simple roasted red pepper pasta recipe combines the natural sweetness of red bell peppers with tangy fresh tomatoes for a delicious, healthy vegan meal idea. Ready in just over 30 minutes. 
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    Course: Dinner, Lunch
    Cuisine: dairy free, vegan
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 89kcal
    Author: Monika Dabrowski

    Equipment

    • Large baking sheet

    Ingredients

    • 3 large red bell peppers halved, deseeded
    • 3 medium tomatoes ripe, juicy, roughly chopped
    • 1 red onion finely chopped
    • 2 garlic cloves finely chopped
    • 2 tablespoons fresh oregano finely chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried), or basil/thyme (1 tsp thyme)
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil plus more for drizzling
    • Fine sea salt and pepper to taste
    • ½ teaspoon chilli flakes optional
    • Pasta for 4

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 400 F/ 200 C/ gas mark 6. Cut the peppers in half, remove the seeds and place on a baking tray (lined with parchment paper) skin side up. Roast for 30 minutes in the upper part of the oven until the skin turns dark brown.
    • Remove from the oven and wait a few minutes until it's safe to handle the peppers then remove as much of the skin as possible.  Meanwhile cook your pasta in salted water. Strain and set aside.
    • Once you've peeled the roasted peppers roughly chop 2 of them and cut the remaining one into thin strips. Set aside.
    • While the peppers are in the oven prepare the sauce. In a saucepan heat up the oil, add the garlic, chilli flakes (if using) and onion and cook gently for 3 minutes until softened, stirring occasionally. Add the tomatoes, salt and pepper to taste, cover and simmer for 10 minutes stirring occasionally.
    • Remove from the heat, add the 2 chopped peppers and herbs and blitz until well combined but not completely pureed. Stir in the remaining pepper. 
      Adjust the seasoning and combine with the pasta. Drizzle over more oil and enjoy!

    Notes

    • To save time you can roast the peppers ahead.  Once cooled and peeled place the peppers in a bowl, cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days.  
    • You can also make the tomato sauce ahead and either add the peppers straight away or later when you are ready to serve the dish.
    • Use very ripe and juicy tomatoes - for maximum flavour and lots of sauce. Generally speaking round tomatoes tend to be juicier than oval shaped ones.
    • Consistency: I recommend pulsing the sauce with 2 of the peppers until well combined but not completely pureed and then stirring in strips of the remaining pepper for more texture.
    • Serve the sauce with any pasta.
    • Combine the sauce with the pasta just before serving.  Keep leftover sauce refrigerated for up to 3 days.
    • Freeze the sauce for up to 3 months.
    • The nutritional information applies to the sauce, not the pasta.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 89kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 14mg | Potassium: 447mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 3637IU | Vitamin C: 129mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg

    *Nutritional information is automatically generated and should be considered as an estimate.

    **A note about baking: If using a fan-assisted oven refer to your appliance's instructions and adjust the temperature accordingly.

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    1. Jac -Tinned Tomatoes (@tinnedtoms) says

      January 16, 2017 at 3:32 pm

      What a gorgeous dish and beautiful photo Monika. Thanks for submitting this to Meat Free Mondays the roundup is now live and you've been featured. Now to do a bit of social promotion for you.

      Reply
      • Monika says

        January 16, 2017 at 5:21 pm

        Thanks so much for featuring my recipe! I've just linked up another recipe and shared the Meat Free Mondays linky everywhere:)

        Reply
    2. jennypaulin says

      January 06, 2017 at 9:54 pm

      mmmmmm this looks delicious - so simple but so tasty looking and sounding. I would be happy to be served this x

      Reply
      • Monika says

        January 06, 2017 at 10:09 pm

        Thank you! Glad to hear that:)

        Reply
    3. Angela / Only Crumbs Remain says

      January 06, 2017 at 3:53 pm

      That looks absolutey scrummy Monika, and I completely agree the red pepper certainly does add a touch of drama to it that the green yellow or orange ones wouldn't have.
      Angela x

      Reply
      • Monika says

        January 06, 2017 at 7:55 pm

        Thanks Angela! Glad you think so too:)

        Reply
    4. Louise Fairweather says

      January 05, 2017 at 1:48 pm

      Lovely recipe - something my OH would like #cookblogshare

      Reply
      • Monika says

        January 05, 2017 at 2:29 pm

        Thanks! All my 3 children really liked it, and that doesn't happen everyday:)

        Reply
    5. Anca says

      January 04, 2017 at 10:06 am

      Love the colours of the peppers, it really looks delicious and inviting.

      Reply
      • Monika says

        January 04, 2017 at 10:25 am

        Thanks! Glad you like it and thanks for stopping by:)

        Reply
    6. Mandy Mazliah says

      January 03, 2017 at 9:04 pm

      This looks absolutely delicious. My middle child has suddenly become obsessed with red peppers (yay! a child of mine likes veg!) so I must make this for her. Thanks for adding to #CookBlogShare this week

      Reply
      • Monika says

        January 03, 2017 at 9:33 pm

        Thank you Mandy! I would love it if one of my children suddenly became obsessed with a vegetable!

        Reply
    7. hijackedbytwins says

      January 03, 2017 at 3:24 pm

      I love deliciously simply meals like this one, this is the sort of food I love after Christmas! Thank you for sharing with #CookBlogShare x

      Reply
      • Monika says

        January 03, 2017 at 3:59 pm

        Thanks Kirsty! Happy New Year!

        Reply
    8. Eb Gargano / easypeasyfoodie.com says

      January 03, 2017 at 11:48 am

      Oooh yes! This recipe does look absolutely perfect for this time of year...after all the heavy Christmas food. I love recipes which just use a few simple ingredients that are allowed to really shine and that pairing of red peppers, chilli and oregano just sounds perfect. No wonder it was so popular 🙂 Eb x

      Reply
      • Monika says

        January 03, 2017 at 12:38 pm

        Thanks Eb! I am really craving vegetables these days, I have a feeling most of my recipes this month will be all about veggies.

        Reply
    9. applytofaceblog says

      January 03, 2017 at 10:09 am

      I love the sound of your recipe.I grew oregano for the first time last summer and fell in love with it.Perfect recipe to use up the last of it!x

      Reply
      • Monika says

        January 03, 2017 at 10:22 am

        Thank you! I'd love to be able to grow my own herbs, haven't had much success with that but I'll give it a go in the summer again:)

        Reply
        • applytofaceblog says

          January 03, 2017 at 12:05 pm

          All I ever do is buy them in pots from the supermarket and plant them in late spring.Most of them flourish infact some end up like triffids!!x

          Reply
          • Monika says

            January 03, 2017 at 12:36 pm

            Thanks! I'll try to remember to do that:)

            Reply

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