Description
This Creamy Red Pepper Alfredo Sauce is a flavorful twist on the classic Alfredo, combining roasted red peppers with a rich blend of butter, garlic, cream, and Parmesan cheese. Perfectly smooth and creamy, this sauce is ideal for tossing with pasta, drizzling over grilled chicken, or enhancing vegetable dishes, offering a vibrant and comforting Italian-American flavor in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
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Sauce Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the base: In a medium saucepan set over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter fully. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until it becomes fragrant but not browned.
- Add roasted peppers: Stir in the chopped roasted red peppers and let them cook together with the garlic for an additional 2 minutes to develop flavor.
- Create the creamy mixture: Pour in the heavy cream and whole milk while stirring constantly to combine. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer to integrate the flavors.
- Melt the cheese: Lower the heat to low and gradually blend in the grated Parmesan cheese, stirring continuously until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Season the sauce: Add salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning. For an ultra-smooth texture, use an immersion blender to blend the sauce until creamy.
- Thicken the sauce: Let the sauce simmer gently for 3 to 5 minutes until it thickens slightly to your desired consistency.
- Finish and serve: Remove the sauce from heat and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley if desired. Serve immediately over your choice of cooked pasta, chicken, or vegetables.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, increase Parmesan cheese by one additional tablespoon.
- This sauce is excellent with fettuccine, penne, or grilled chicken dishes.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- Reheat leftovers gently on the stovetop to preserve the sauce’s creamy texture.
