Pasta With Roasted Red Pepper And Tomato Cream Sauce

Description

This is such a comforting dish for those cold winter nights. The carnation 2% evaporated milk add a creaminess to the sauce without the added fat of cream. Tastes delicious, and simple to make.

Ingredients

• Tomatoes
• Roasted Red Pepper
• Olive Oil
• Garlic Cloves
• Hot Red Pepper Flakes
• 2% Evaporated Milk
• Pasta
• Fresh Basil

Instructions

1. Pure tomatoes and roasted peppers in blender, food processor or with immersion blender
2. Reserve
3. Heat olive oil in a large deep skillet on medium heat
4. Add garlic and red pepper flakes
5. Cook gently for 1-2 minutes until fragrant
6. Add pureed tomatoes and roasted peppers
7. Bring to a boil on medium-high heat
8. Lower temperature and simmer for 15 minutes, until starting to thicken
9. Remove garlic cloves
10. Add carnation 2% evaporated milk and cook for an additional 5 minutes
11. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary
12. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions
13. Add pasta and basil to sauce in skillet
14. Toss over very low heat to combine
15. Serve immediately
16. For another idea, try using other pastas such as gnocchi, tortellini or ravioli