Want to make a pasta that takes under 15 minutes to make on your craziest weeknight? Look no further than this effortlessly delicious creamy red pepper and sun dried tomato pasta. Not only is this pasta easy and delicious, it has a bit of heat and is so addictive.
Creamy Red Pepper and Sun Dried Tomato Pasta
Ingredients
- 16 oz. rigatoni
- 12 oz. jar roasted red peppers, drained
- 14 oz. pack silken tofu, drained
- 5 sun-dried tomatoes in olive oil
- 1 tsp harissa seasoning
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 Tbsp basil, chopped, for serving
- 1 Tbsp parmesan, grated, plus additional for serving
Prepare
- First, cook the rigatoni according to the packet instructions, reserving 1 cup of the starchy pasta water before straining.
- Next, add the roasted peppers, silken tofu, sun-dried tomatoes, harissa, garlic, and 1 Tbsp parmesan. Blend until completely smooth and creamy.
- Pour the sauce into the same large pot you used to boil the rigatoni and heat over medium heat for about 5 minutes.
- Add the cooked rigatoni to the same pot/ sauce and toss everything together, adding a splash of pasta water if needed until the sauce is silky and coats the pasta.
- Finally garnish with freshly grated Parmesan, salt, pepper, basil, and enjoy.
