Description
Roasted red pepper sauce is a vibrant, smoky delight that can elevate any dish. This easy-to-make sauce combines roasted red peppers with garlic, olive oil, and Parmesan for a creamy, luscious texture. Perfect for dressing pasta, enhancing grilled meats, or serving as a dip, it’s versatile enough to bring warmth and flavor to any meal. With just a few simple ingredients and steps, you’ll create a restaurant-quality sauce that will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups roasted red peppers (jarred or homemade)
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by rinsing jarred roasted red peppers under cool water.
- In a blender, combine the roasted red peppers and minced garlic. Blend until smooth and creamy (approximately 30 seconds).
- Add olive oil, grated Parmesan cheese, and lemon juice; blend until well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste; blend again to mix thoroughly.
- Transfer the sauce to a bowl or jar and drizzle with olive oil before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Customize the sauce by adding fresh herbs like basil or oregano for added flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week; gently reheat on the stove over low heat.