Name: Roasted Red Pepper Pasta
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1 12-ounce jar roasted red peppers (drained); 4 tbsp sun-dried tomatoes; 2 cloves garlic (peeled); salt & pepper (to taste); 2 oz vegan spreadable cheese*; 1/2 cup basil (fresh, plus more for serving); 1/4 cup non-dairy creamer** (unsweetened); 8 oz spaghetti (dry); 1 tbsp olive oil (plus more for serving); 10 oz butternut squash noodles***; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes

This Roasted Red Pepper Pasta is a quick vegan dinner that is made with spaghetti AND butternut squash noodles for some extra veggies.

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This is the perfect pasta dish to make during the warmer months. The roasted red pepper sauce is made in a food processor - no need to turn on the oven. And it all comes together in less than 30 minutes. Plus, this is bulked up with veggies by using spaghetti AND butternut squash noodles. Savory, delicious and a total crowd pleaser.

How to make Roasted Red Pepper Pasta

This pasta is beyond simple. Start off by making the sauce which is a combo of roasted red peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, basil, vegan cheese, non-dairy creamer, salt & pepper. Add everything to a food processor and pulse until combined. Leave it chunky or blend until smooth - it's up to you.

Next, cook the pasta and get the butternut squash noodles going. Add some olive oil to a pan and add the butternut squash noodles, smoked paprika and red pepper flakes. Let them cook down for 2-3 minutes, or until slightly tender.

To finish this off, add the cooked pasta and the sauce to the butternut squash. Toss until everything is heated through and tender.

How to serve Roasted Red Pepper Pasta

Plate the pasta and add a drizzle of olive oil, a sprinkle of red pepper flakes and plenty of fresh basil.

This recipe is the perfect quick dinner when you want something comforting, but also want to get in your veggies. Add some spinach or arugula for more greens or some crispy chickpeas for some added fiber.

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Roasted Red Pepper Pasta

This Roasted Red Pepper Pasta is a quick vegan dinner that is made with spaghetti AND butternut squash noodles for some extra veggies. A quick & easy vegan dinner!

Course Main Course

Cuisine Italian, Mediterranean

Keyword butternut squash, pasta, quick dinner

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Servings

Calories 332kcal

Ingredients

FOR THE ROASTED RED PEPPER SAUCE

1 12-ounce jar roasted red peppers drained
4 tablespoon sun-dried tomatoes
2 cloves garlic peeled
salt & pepper to taste
2 oz vegan spreadable cheese*
½ cup basil fresh, plus more for serving
¼ cup non-dairy creamer** unsweetened

FOR THE PASTA

8 oz spaghetti dry
1 tablespoon olive oil plus more for serving
10 oz butternut squash noodles***
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Instructions

Add the roasted red peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, salt & pepper to a food processor. Pulse to combine. Scrape down the sides and add the cheese, basil and creamer and pulse again. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Set aside.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the butternut squash noodles, smoked paprika and red pepper flakes. Cook for 2-3 minutes, tossing frequently. Add the spaghetti and sauce to the pan. Toss with tongs until everything is heated through and combined.
To serve, top with a drizzle of olive oil, red pepper flakes and more basil.

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Notes

*I used Miyoko's cheese wheel, but you can sub with vegan cream cheese.

**You can usually find this in the coffee creamer section at the grocery store. You can sub with non-dairy milk.

***I bought these pre-made at my grocery store. You can also sub zucchini noodles.

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