Best Roasted Red Pepper Linguine Recipe: A Family-Friendly Pasta Dish Ready in About 25 Minutes

If you want a fast, satisfying meal, this roasted red pepper linguine hits the spot with very little effort.

Ingredients

• 400 g linguine
• salt, for the pasta water
• 3 roasted red peppers (jarred is fine)
• 1 garlic clove
• 50 g almonds or walnuts
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• grated Parmesan, to serve

Instructions

1. Boil the linguine in well-salted water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain.
2. Blend the peppers, garlic, nuts, oil, and lemon juice until smooth.
3. Warm the sauce in a pan for 3 minutes.
4. Toss with the pasta and a splash of pasta water.
5. Taste, adjust the seasoning, and serve right away.

Tips

• Pull the pasta a minute early if you plan to finish it in the sauce.
• Salt the water generously. It should taste like mild seawater.

Storage

Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days and reheat with a splash of water.

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