Red Pepper Cream Sauce
Indulge in the velvety embrace of this Red Pepper Cream Sauce, a vibrant symphony of sweet peppers, rich cream, and subtle spice. Perfect for draping over pasta, dolloping onto grilled vegetables, or swirling into soups, this sauce elevates any dish with its luxurious texture and bright flavor.
Nutrition
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Carbohydrate
4 g
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Cholesterol
82 mg
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Fiber
1 g
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Protein
2 g
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Saturated Fat
14 g
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Sodium
242 mg
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Sugar
1 g
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Fat
22 g
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Unsaturated Fat
0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
In a medium saucepan, combine the red bell peppers and heavy cream. (2 minutes)
02
Step
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low. (5 minutes)
03
Step
Simmer, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, until the cream has reduced by half and the peppers are very tender. This should take approximately 30 minutes.
04
Step
Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the fresh lemon juice, smoked paprika, salt, white pepper, and cayenne pepper. (2 minutes)
05
Step
Allow the sauce to cool slightly. (5 minutes)
06
Step
Working in batches, carefully transfer the sauce to a blender. Secure the lid and blend until completely smooth and creamy. (3 minutes per batch)
07
Step
Return the blended sauce to the saucepan and gently reheat over low heat, if needed. (5 minutes)
08
Step
Serve immediately, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
For an even smoother sauce, strain it through a fine-mesh sieve after blending.
Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper to your preferred level of spiciness.
A touch of roasted garlic elevates the depth of this sauce even further. Add 2-3 cloves of roasted garlic along with the other ingredients in step 1.
For a vegan variation, substitute the heavy cream with cashew cream or full-fat coconut milk. The flavor profile will be slightly different, but still delicious.
RECIPE REVIEWS
Avarage Rating:
4.5/ 5 ( 58 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (5)
Edwardo Strosin
Feb 3, 2025I added a clove of garlic to the cream while simmering, and it added a wonderful depth of flavor.
Brayan Dooley
Jan 21, 2025I found the sauce a little too thick, so I added a bit of pasta water to thin it out. Worked perfectly!
Matteo Collins
Aug 9, 2024This sauce is amazing! I used it on gnocchi and it was a huge hit.
Arvid Dicki
Feb 20, 2024Easy to make and so flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.
Rossie Muller
Nov 24, 2023I roasted the peppers first, as suggested, and it made a big difference. So delicious!