Name: Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Pasta
Prep time: 18 min
Cook time: 42 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 null red bell peppers (~119 g each); 3 tbsp olive oil (divided); 2 null shallots (medium, finely chopped); 4 cloves garlic (finely chopped); null null sea salt (to taste); null null ground black pepper (to taste); 1.5 cup almond milk (unsweetened original); 2 tbsp nutritional yeast (for cheesy flavor); 1.5 tbsp cornstarch (or arrowroot powder (or other thickener of choice)); 1 pinch red pepper flakes (optional // for heat); 12 ounces gluten-free linguine (or spaghetti noodles (or other noodle of choice)); null null vegan parmesan cheese (for topping); null null fresh parsley (finely chopped or basil)

Instructions

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1

Heat oven to 500 degrees F (260 C). Roast bell peppers (2 red) on a baking sheet until charred (about [25-30 minutes]). Cover in foil for minutes (10) to steam, then peel away charred skin, seeds, and stems. Set aside.
2

Cook gluten-free linguine (12 ounces) according to package instructions; drain, toss in a touch of [olive oil], cover with a towel, and set aside.
3

While peppers roast, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté shallots (2) and garlic (4 cloves) in [olive oil] until golden brown and soft (about [4-5 minutes]). Season with a generous pinch of [sea salt] and [ground black pepper]. Remove from heat.
4

Transfer sautéed [shallots] and [garlic] to a blender with roasted [red bell peppers], almond milk (1.5 cups), red pepper flakes (1 pinch), nutritional yeast (2 tbsp), and cornstarch (1.5 tbsp). Season with desired [sea salt], [ground black pepper], and [red pepper flakes].
5

Blend until creamy and smooth. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed, adding more [sea salt], [ground black pepper], or [nutritional yeast] for robust flavor.
6

Once blended, return sauce to the skillet over medium heat to thicken. Simmer on low until desired consistency is reached.
7

Add [gluten-free linguine] to the thickened sauce. Before tossing, add a touch more [olive oil], [sea salt], and [ground black pepper] to the noodles for added flavor. Toss to coat.
8

Serve with generous amounts of [vegan parmesan cheese], [red pepper flakes], and freshly chopped [fresh parsley].