Description
Roasted Red Pepper Pantry Pasta is a quick, silky pasta tossed with sweet roasted peppers, shallot, garlic, capers, lemon, white wine, and butter. It has a bright, savory sauce that comes together in about 30 mins, making it an easy choice for a weeknight dinner or relaxed lunch.
Ingredients
- ½ lb dry pasta
- 4 tablespoons butter, divided
- 1 large shallot, thinly sliced
- Kosher salt, as needed
- 2 garlic cloves, very thinly sliced
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- ½ cup white wine
- 1 cup roasted red peppers, drained and sliced
- ½ cup capers
- 1 cup reserved pasta water
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta for 1 minute less than the package directions, stirring occasionally, then reserve 1 cup pasta water and drain.
- Caramelize the shallot: Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shallot with a pinch of salt and cook for a few minutes until tender and lightly caramelized.
- Build the sauce: Add the garlic and lemon zest and cook for 1 minute. Stir in the tomato paste, pour in the white wine, and simmer for about 1 minute.
- Add the peppers: Stir in the roasted red peppers and capers. Add the reserved pasta water and simmer for about 2 mins.
- Finish the pasta: Add the drained pasta, remaining 2 tablespoons butter, and lemon juice. Toss over the heat until the butter melts and the sauce turns glossy and coats the pasta.
- Serve: Taste and add salt as needed. Divide among bowls and finish generously with freshly cracked black pepper.
Notes
- Save the pasta water before draining because its starch helps create the silky sauce.
- Onion can replace the shallot if needed.
- For a wine free version, use additional pasta water with a small splash of white or red wine vinegar.
- Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days and gently reheat with a splash of water.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Cuisine: Italian Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 520 kcal per serving
Keywords: roasted red pepper pasta