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Roasted Red Pepper Rigatoni

This Roasted Red Pepper Rigatoni is a quick and flavorful pasta dish that delivers bold, comforting flavors in every bite. The creamy red bell pepper sauce adds a delicious balance of savory and sweet, creating a perfectly smooth coating for the rigatoni.

Ready in under 20 minutes, it’s an effortless meal that feels gourmet. Finished with fresh basil and a sprinkle of parmesan cheese, this dish is simple yet irresistibly satisfying—perfect for busy weeknights or cozy dinners at home.

Roasted Red Pepper Rigatoni

Roasted Red Pepper Rigatoni

Roasted Red Pepper Rigatoni

This Roasted Red Pepper Rigatoni is a quick and flavorful pasta dish that delivers bold, comforting flavors in every bite. The creamy red bell pepper sauce adds a delicious balance of savory and sweet, creating a perfectly smooth coating for the rigatoni.

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 12 oz rigatoni pasta, (or pasta of choice)
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic, (approximately 3-4 cloves)
  • 3 shallots, (thinly sliced (or 1/2 medium yellow onion))
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 cup half-and-half, (or sub with milk of choice or heavy cream)
  • 4 oz cream cheese, (softened to room temp and cubed)
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 12 oz jar of roasted red peppers (in water), (drained and rinsed)

Garnishment:

  • fresh or dried basil
  • grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

Step-By-Step Instructions

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Notes

  • Cream cheese will melt quicker and easier if it is first softened to room temperature and then sliced into small cubes prior to being added to the pan. Forget to take it out of the fridge in time? No problem! Simply place it close to (but a safe distance from) the burner when your pot of water is coming to a boil. I generally place it on the stove (I have a glass top) and it warms enough to soften it.

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