Name: Creamy Red Pepper Sauce with Heart-Shaped Pasta
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 Box Barilla® Love Heart-shaped Pasta; 2 Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 1½ Cups medium yellow onion, finely chopped; 4 Cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 Cup tomato paste; 1 Teaspoon smoked paprika; ¼ Teaspoon red pepper flakes; ½ Cup sherry cooking wine; ½ Cup vegetable or chicken broth; 1 Teaspoon kosher salt; ½ Teaspoon Black pepper; 1 12-ounce jar roasted red peppers, drained; 1/4 Cup heavy cream; ¼ Cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, plus more for garnish; 3 Tablespoons fresh chopped basil leaves, plus more for garnish

Creamy Red Pepper Sauce with Heart-Shaped Pasta

40 minutes

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In this veggie pasta recipe, roasted red peppers are blended with sherry, broth and heavy cream to create a delicious creamy sauce with a hint of spice. Give it a special touch with Barilla^® Love heart-shaped pasta.

Ingredients

6 servings

1Box Barilla^® Love Heart-shaped Pasta

2Extra Virgin Olive Oil

1½Cups medium yellow onion, finely chopped

4Cloves garlic, minced

1/4Cup tomato paste

1Teaspoon smoked paprika

¼Teaspoon red pepper flakes

½Cup sherry cooking wine

½Cup vegetable or chicken broth

1Teaspoon kosher salt

½Teaspoon Black pepper

112-ounce jar roasted red peppers, drained

1/4Cup heavy cream

¼Cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, plus more for garnish

3Tablespoons fresh chopped basil leaves, plus more for garnish

Disclaimer

Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.

Method

Step 1

Bring a large pot of water to a boil.

Step 2

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add onions; cook 7-8 minutes, or until soft. Add garlic, tomato paste, smoked paprika, and chili flakes. Cook 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomato paste turns brick red.

Step 3

Add sherry and broth; stir to release any browned bits stuck to the bottom of the pan. Simmer 3 to 4 minutes, until the liquid slightly reduces. Stir in salt and black pepper.

Step 4

Cook pasta according to package directions. Before draining, reserve 1 cup of pasta cooking water.

Step 5

Transfer sauce mixture to a food processer; add roasted red peppers. Blend until smooth, about 30 to 45 seconds. Transfer sauce back to the skillet; stir in heavy cream.

Step 6

Combine drained pasta and red pepper sauce in skillet over medium-low heat. Stir in reserved pasta cooking water in 1/4 cup increments until desired consistency is achieved.

Step 7

Add basil and sprinkle in cheese, stirring continuously, until combined. Finish with fresh basil leaves.

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Limited Edition Love Pasta

Available at select restaurants and retailers nationwide, including Amazon, Kroger, ShopRite and Walmart. Only during January and February, while supplies last. Celebrate all shapes of love this season with Barilla Love, a Limited Edition heart-shaped pasta. Inspired by one of Barilla’s beloved pasta shapes, Mezzi Rigatoni, Barilla Love pasta is made just like the iconic Barilla Classic pasta fans know and love. Share a Valentine’s Day meal with a loved one with this unique Barilla pasta shape that cooks to perfect al dente texture every time. Barilla values its commitment to quality, making pasta for over 145 years.

Shape

Heart

Pack size

12oz

Range

Classic Blue Box

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