Roasted Red Pepper Ricotta Pasta
This easy pasta recipe is full of Mediterranean flavors along with creamy ricotta for a luxurious sauce!
Servings: 4
Equipment
Ingredients
Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
- 2 Roma Tomato I used Roma tomatoes
- 1 jar Fire Roasted Red Peppers I used a 12 oz jar; drained
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 cup Whole Milk Ricotta Cheese
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon Dried Basil
- 1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon Ras El Hanout see note
Other Ingredients
- 1 lb Pasta I used rigatoni; reserve 1/2 cup pasta water
- 1 Lemon divided
- 2 cups Baby Spinach
- 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley roughly chopped; additional to serve
- Kosher Salt & Black Pepper to taste
- Parmesan Cheese optional to serve
Instructions
Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
- Add all roasted red pepper sauce ingredients to a blender. Blend until smooth.
Other Instructions
- Meanwhile, cook pasta to al dente according to package instructions in salted water. Reserve a 1/2 cup of pasta water for later. Drain and set aside.
- Pour the blended roasted red pepper sauce to the empty pot you cooked the pasta in or to a separate pan if you are cooking the pasta at the same time. Heat the sauce over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Squeeze in the juice of 1/2 a lemon, the spinach, and fresh parsley. Stir to combine and wilt the spinach.
- Transfer over the cooked pasta, adding splashes of pasta water as needed to reach your desired consistency. Make sure everything is well combined. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.
- Divide among bowls and serve with additional lemon juice, fresh parsley, parmesan cheese, and a drizzle of olive oil as desired.
Video
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Notes
Note: Ras el Hanout is a popular North African spice blend that is widely used in Moroccan, Tunisian, and Algerian cuisine. The name "Ras el Hanout" translates to "head of the shop" in Arabic, indicating that it's a special and top-quality spice blend typically offered by spice merchants. It adds depth, warmth, and a hint of spiciness to dishes. It's known for its complex and aromatic flavor profile, which can vary from one blend to another but often includes a combination of the following spices:
- Cumin
- Coriander
- Turmeric
- Ginger
- Cinnamon
- Nutmeg
- Allspice
- Cloves
- Cardamom
- Paprika
- Chili peppers or cayenne pepper
Nutrition
Calories: 605kcal | Carbohydrates: 97g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 1824mg | Potassium: 761mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 3248IU | Vitamin C: 72mg | Calcium: 233mg | Iron: 4mg
