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Creamy Red Pepper Pasta with Spinach

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Creamy Red Pepper Pasta with Spinach is a comforting and flavorful dish that elevates simple ingredients to restaurant-quality fare. This vibrant meal features al dente pasta enveloped in a luscious, creamy red pepper sauce, brightened with fresh spinach. Perfect for date nights or gatherings, it’s deceptively easy to prepare yet impressively delicious, leaving everyone craving more.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz penne pasta
  • 2 large red bell peppers
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning or fresh basil (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Halve red peppers, drizzle with olive oil, and roast until tender and slightly charred (about 25 minutes).
  2. In a skillet over medium heat, sauté minced garlic in olive oil for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Blend roasted red peppers until smooth. Add heavy cream and stir into garlic mixture until combined.
  4. Add spinach and cook until wilted.
  5. Cook pasta according to package instructions; drain and toss in the sauce mixture until well coated.
  6. Stir in Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Serve hot with extra cheese if desired.

Nutrition

Keywords: For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream. Add protein like grilled chicken or shrimp for an extra boost. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.

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