Roasted Red Pepper Cream Sauce
Roasted red peppers are a great source of vitamin C and antioxidants.
This is vegetarian, gluten free and low carb recipe. Dish can be prepared in 30 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.
Ingredients
- 3 pepper Red Bell Peppers
- 2 teaspoon Olive Oil
- 1 medium Onion
- 2 clove Garlic
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 0.5 cup Parmesan Cheese
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C).
- Place the red bell peppers on a baking sheet and roast in the oven for about 20 minutes, or until the skins are blackened and blistered.
- Remove the peppers from the oven and let them cool slightly.
- Once cooled, peel off the skins and remove the seeds and stems.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the onion and garlic and sauté until softened.
- Add the roasted red peppers to the skillet and cook for a few more minutes.
- Transfer the mixture to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
- Return the mixture to the skillet and stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper.
- Cook over low heat until the sauce is heated through.
- Serve the roasted red pepper cream sauce over pasta, grilled chicken, or vegetables. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 180kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 16g25%
- Total Carbohydrate 8g3%
- Sugars 4g
- Protein 2g4%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.