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Creamy Red Sauce Macaroni
This quick and easy recipe features macaroni coated in a rich and creamy red sauce, made from sautéed bell peppers, onions, garlic, tomato paste, and heavy cream. It's a delightful and comforting meal that comes together in under 30 minutes, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
#Pasta
#Macaroni
#Creamy
#Red Sauce
#Quick Meal
#Easy
#Comfort Food
#Weeknight Dinner
#Vegetarian
Finished Dish with Garnish
Recipe Information
10m
Prep Time
20m
Cook Time
30m
Total Time
2
Servings
Easy
Italian-inspired
Indonesian
Nutrition (per serving)
650
Calories
14g
Protein
65g
Carbs
35g
Fat
Macaroni Mixed with Creamy Red Sauce
Ingredients
Servings: 2
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Sauce Simmering with Cream
Instructions
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- Boil macaroni according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving a bit of pasta water if desired.8m
Preview8mPreviewBoil macaroni according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving a bit of pasta water if desired. - In a large pan or skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced red and green bell peppers and onion. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.4m
Preview4mPreviewIn a large pan or skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced red and green bell peppers and onion. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened. - Add minced garlic to the pan and sauté for another minute until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.1m
Preview1mPreviewAdd minced garlic to the pan and sauté for another minute until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic. - Add tomato paste to the sautéed vegetables and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, to deepen its flavor and color.2m
Preview2mPreviewAdd tomato paste to the sautéed vegetables and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, to deepen its flavor and color. - Pour in 1/2 cup of water (or reserved pasta water) and stir, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring to a gentle simmer.1m
Preview1mPreviewPour in 1/2 cup of water (or reserved pasta water) and stir, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring to a gentle simmer. - Add salt, black pepper, red chili flakes (if using), and dried oregano (if using). Stir well to combine the seasonings into the sauce.1m
Preview1mPreviewAdd salt, black pepper, red chili flakes (if using), and dried oregano (if using). Stir well to combine the seasonings into the sauce. - Pour in the heavy cream and stir until well combined and the sauce turns a creamy red color. Let it simmer gently for 2-3 minutes to thicken slightly.3mPreview3mPreviewPour in the heavy cream and stir until well combined and the sauce turns a creamy red color. Let it simmer gently for 2-3 minutes to thicken slightly.
- Add the cooked and drained macaroni to the pan with the sauce. Toss gently to ensure all the macaroni is evenly coated with the creamy red sauce.2mPreview2mPreviewAdd the cooked and drained macaroni to the pan with the sauce. Toss gently to ensure all the macaroni is evenly coated with the creamy red sauce.
- Transfer the creamy red sauce macaroni to serving plates. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley or cilantro and grated Parmesan cheese before serving hot.1mPreview1mPreviewTransfer the creamy red sauce macaroni to serving plates. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley or cilantro and grated Parmesan cheese before serving hot.
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