Roasted Red Pepper Hummus Pasta

I recently discovered you can make a delish pasta sauce with roasted red peppers. Yum! Red peppers are typically readily available all year long and easy to roast at home. This simple and flavourful vegetarian dinner will become a new favourite.
SERVES: 2-4

Prep Time

10 MIN

Cook Time

40 MIN

Total Time

50 MIN

Ingredients

3 red peppers
1 onion
2 garlic cloves
2 tsp Italian seasoning
½ tsp salt
½ tsp pepper
1 cup almond milk
¼ cup hummus
1 box of short noodles
Olive oil
*Optional garnish: feta cheese, fresh parsley, chili flakes

Directions

1. Cut peppers in half lengthwise and scoop out seeds.

2. Place on a large baking sheet lined with aluminum foil.

3. Broil on high for 10 minutes.

4. Remove from the oven and cover with aluminum foil to allow the peppers to steam for 25 minutes.

5. Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil (to cook the pasta).

6. Meanwhile, dice the onion and garlic. Sauté with olive oil and Italian seasoning for 5 minutes, until soft.

7. Open the aluminum foil and remove the skins from the peppers.

8. Add peppers and sautéed onion and garlic to a blender. Pour in almond milk and blend until smooth.

9. Pour the mixture back into the skillet and stir in hummus.

10. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain, and add to the sauce.

11. Serve as is or top with feta cheese, fresh parsley, and chili flakes.

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