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Roasted Red Pepper Pantry Pasta

Roasted Red Pepper Pantry Pasta: A Quick Comforting Delight

A comforting and quick dish made with roasted red peppers and pantry staples, perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces pasta Any shape like spaghetti or penne
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons butter Can be substituted with olive oil
  • 1 medium shallot Can substitute with yellow onion
  • 2 cloves garlic Finely chopped or garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice Vinegar can replace if needed
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste Marinara sauce can also work
  • 1/2 cup white wine Can skip or use vinegar
  • 1 jar jarred roasted red peppers Drained and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons capers Can swap for olives
  • to taste kosher salt
  • to taste black pepper Freshly ground
For Finishing Touches
  • 1 tablespoon fresh herbs (optional) Basil or parsley
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese (optional) Grated

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • skillet
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add pasta, cook for one minute less than package instructions, reserve 1 cup pasta water, drain, and set aside.
  2. Sauté Aromatics: Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat, add chopped shallot, and sauté for 4-5 minutes until golden.
  3. Add Garlic and Tomato Paste: Stir in minced garlic and lemon zest, sauté for 1 minute, then add tomato paste and stir until combined.
  4. Deglaze with Wine: Pour in white wine, let it simmer for 2-3 minutes until reduced by half.
  5. Combine with Red Peppers and Capers: Add chopped roasted red peppers and capers, pour in reserved pasta water until saucy, simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Finish the Pasta: Add cooked pasta to the skillet, toss with sauce, add lemon juice, remaining butter, and season with salt and pepper.
  7. Serve and Garnish: Spoon into bowls, garnish with black pepper, fresh herbs, or grated Parmesan, and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 12gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Feel free to make ingredient substitutions based on your preferences. This recipe is adaptable and perfect for using up pantry staples.

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