Roasted Red Pepper and Chipotle Pepper Angel Hair Pasta

 

I have made roasted red pepper pasta before, but I never thought to add chipotle peppers to it for a spicy kick. This version uses jarred roasted red peppers to make the meal ready in about 30 minutes which is always a plus. However, if you want to take the time to roast your own I have directions in my Pasta with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce. It is not hard to roast red peppers, it just takes some time which is mostly inactive time.

Roasted Red Pepper and Chipotle Pepper Angel Hair Pasta

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 12 ounces jarred roasted red peppers, drained
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons dried parsley
• 1 tablespoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika 
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 16 ounces angel hair pasta
• 2 ounces shredded parmesan cheese

Directions:

1. Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Reserve 1/4 cup pasta water and drain the pasta.
2. In a large skillet, over medium heat, melt the butter. Add in the onions and cook stirring them until translucent and just starting to brown at the edges, about 3-5 minutes. 
3. Add in the roasted red peppers and continue to cook for 2-4 minutes or until everything starts to turn brown.
4. Add in the garlic and chipotle peppers. Cook for an additional minute or until the garlic gets fragrant.
5. Add in the tomato paste and stir for an additional 1-2 minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat.
6. Remove the chipotle peppers and finely dice them. Transfer the peppers and the rest of the mixture in the skillet to a food processor. Add in the parsley, basil, pepper and paprika. Pulse the mixture, breaking it into chunks about the size of a pea.
7. Transfer the mixture back into the skillet and warm it up over medium-low heat. Add in the cream and stir until thickened.
8. Add in the pasta and toss together with the sauce. Add in the pasta water, if needed to help mix and thicken. 
9. Top each serving with some shredded parmesan cheese.

Enjoy!!!

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 377
Total Fat		16
Saturated Fat		10g
Trans Fat		0g
Polyunsaturated Fat		0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat		0g
Cholesterol		53.9mg
Sodium		209.2mg
Total Carbohydrates		47.5g
Dietary Fiber		3.4g
Sugars		3.g
Protein		12.3g
Calcium		10.9%
Iron		15%
Potassium		86.2mg
Vitamin A		11%
Vitamin C		40.4%
*Nutritional information will vary depending on the brands you use.

*Adapted from Cravings of a Lunatic.