Description
Creamy no-cook roasted red pepper sauce delivers Mediterranean magic with silky blended peppers, garlic, and olive oil. Rich, zesty condiment elevates pasta, grilled meats, and vegetables for quick gourmet dining you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 16 ounces (454 grams) roasted red peppers (packed in water, drained)
- 3 shallots, minced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (or more to taste)
- Fresh cracked black pepper
Cooking Preparation:
- Olive oil spray
Instructions
- Gently caramelize shallots in a light mist of olive oil, stirring occasionally over medium heat until they become soft and develop a translucent golden hue, approximately 5 minutes.
- Introduce minced garlic to the pan, allowing its aromatic essence to bloom for roughly 60 seconds, releasing its intense fragrance without browning.
- Transfer the sautéed allium mixture into a food processor, creating a flavorful foundation for the sauce.
- Add drained roasted red peppers and fresh basil leaves to the processor, transforming the ingredients into a velvety, vibrant puree through continuous blending.
- Enhance the sauce’s depth by incorporating sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, tasting and adjusting the seasoning to achieve a harmonious flavor profile.
- For those preferring a warmer presentation, gently warm the sauce in a saucepan, allowing the flavors to meld and intensify without losing the ingredients’ inherent brightness.
Notes
- Roast your own peppers for an extra smoky, intense flavor that elevates the entire sauce’s depth and complexity.
- Swap shallots with red onions if you’re out of shallots, maintaining a similar sweet and mild aromatic profile.
- Keep extra sauce refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 5 days, which makes meal prep super convenient for quick weeknight dinners.
- Use this versatile sauce as a pasta coating, pizza base, sandwich spread, or dipping sauce for vegetables and proteins, maximizing its culinary potential.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg