Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

This Roasted Red Pepper Sauce is a versatile and delicious sauce that can be used in a variety of dishes. It’s perfect for pasta, pizza, or as a dipping sauce. The peppers are roasted to bring out their natural sweetness, and the sauce is finished with a touch of cream for a silky smooth texture.

Ingredients

• 2 red bell peppers
• 1/2 onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 cup cream
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1/4 tsp salt

Method

1. Preheat oven to 200C.
2. Cut the peppers in half and remove the seeds. Peel the onion and garlic cloves.
3. Toss the peppers, onion, and garlic with the olive oil. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes, until the peppers are soft and slightly charred.
4. Let the roasted vegetables cool slightly, then place them in a blender or food processor with the cream, sugar, and salt. Blend until smooth.
5. Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary. Serve immediately or store in a covered container in the fridge for up to 1 week.

Potential changes & improvements

• For a spicier sauce, add a pinch of chili flakes or a small diced chili pepper to the roasted vegetables.
• Use any type of cream you like, such as half and half or even dairy-free alternatives.
• To make a thinner sauce, add a little water or chicken broth when blending.

• What other food works well with

This Roasted Red Pepper Sauce is delicious with pasta, pizza, chicken, fish, or vegetables. It also makes a great dip for bread or crackers.

Common Mistakes

• Not roasting the vegetables long enough. Be sure to roast them until they’re soft and slightly charred for the best flavor.
• Overloading the blender. If your blender is not large enough, you may need to blend the sauce in batches.

Nutritional Information

• 2 red bell peppers: 120 calories, 9g fat, 16g carbs, 5g fiber, 7g sugar, 2g protein
• 1/2 onion: 20 calories, 0g fat, 5g carbs, 1g fiber, 2g sugar, 0g protein
• 2 cloves garlic: 9 calories, 0g fat, 2g carbs, 0g fiber, 0g sugar, 0g protein
• 1 tbsp olive oil: 119 calories, 14g fat, 0g carbs, 0g fiber, 0g sugar, 0g protein
• 1/4 cup cream: 102 calories, 10g fat, 2g carbs, 0g fiber, 2g sugar, 2g protein

Allergens

• Dairy
• Garlic