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    Published: Jan 10, 2020 · Modified: May 11, 2022 by Claire · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon associate I earn from qualifying purchases · 12 Comments

    Roasted Red Pepper Ricotta Pasta

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    This roasted red pepper ricotta pasta is a simple and easy comfort food dinner that all the family will love. Using a quick and easy roasted red pepper sauce combined with creamy ricotta and herbs means this is a 'nomato' pasta sauce made without tomatoes, so perfect for those with intolerances or who are just not a fan.

    Have a peek at my roasted red pepper chicken for another tomato free dinner idea, and my red pepper coulis for a fun tomato free sauce!

    roasted red pepper ricotta pasta in a bowl with a fork in it next to olive oil and basil.

    Trying to track down a pasta sauce without tomatoes can definitely be a little tricky. So it's become a little goal of mine to have lots to choose from here on the site! Dishes such as my coriander pesto pasta are a great alternative to tomato heavy dishes, and packed with flavour. You may also like to see my brown butter zucchini pasta and broccoli pesto pasta. All tasty pasta recipes full of flavour!

    For a similar sauce to this, but without dairy, my roasted red pepper nomato sauce is super easy and very delicious!

    This creamy pasta with red pepper sauce is a simple and easy to make dish, and full of flavour. The sweetness of the roasted peppers goes so perfectly with the herby basil and smooth creamy cheese. It's always a weeknight meal that my family looks forward to!

    This post was updated with new photos and slight amendments to the recipe on 26 April 2022.

    Jump to:
    • ⭐ Why you'll love this recipe
    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 📖 Gluten-free pasta options
    • 🔪 Step by step instructions
    • 💭 Recipe tips
    • 📋 Frequently asked questions
    • 🍽 More tasty pasta recipes
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    ⭐ Why you'll love this recipe

    • Made without tomatoes. Many pasta sauces are tomato-heavy but this creamy roasted red pepper sauce leaves them out, making it suitable for those who prefer a tomato-free dish. For more ideas see my tomato free pasta sauces post (note that not all are low histamine).
    • Comfort food. Creamy ricotta and pasta are always a good combination I think! Enjoy snuggled up on the sofa with a bowl on your lap and a good movie on.
    • Easy to make. A simple sauce, this comes together fairly quickly for your evening meal.

    🥘 Ingredients

    individually labelled ingredients to make roasted red pepper ricotta pasta in small bowls.

    All the ingredients and their quantities are set out in the recipe card below.

    The ingredients for this red pepper pasta will give you a delicious and very easy to make vegetarian dinner to enjoy! The main ingredients you will need are:

    • Red bell peppers: the main ingredient, these are used as a swap for tomatoes. Make sure they are fresh without any bruising or dents.
    • White onion and garlic: the traditional flavourful base of pasta sauces. Up the amount of garlic if you are a fan!
    • Basil: for that Italian-inspired pasta sauce taste. Use fresh basil leaves rather than dried for the best flavour.
    • Ricotta cheese: creamy and delicious, this is a fresh cheese that is light in flavour.

    📖 Gluten-free pasta options

    If you prefer not to eat regular spaghetti as you are coeliac, gluten-intolerant or simply like alternative pastas, there are now lots of choose from. And this sauce works perfectly with any form of pasta, so don't worry if you don't have spaghetti to hand.

    Some great gluten-free pasta:

    Barilla gluten free spaghetti

    Tinkyada brown rice pasta

    Delallo corn and rice orzo pasta

    Ancient Harvest supergrain corn and quinoa pasta

    🔪 Step by step instructions

    Just a few simple steps to make this pasta dish:

    roasted red peppers on a baking tray labelled number one.
    onion and garlic in a pan being stirred by a wooden spoon labelled number two.

    Step 1

    Dice the bell peppers into large pieces and place on a lined baking tray. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with a little thyme. Roast for approximately 30 minutes until they are tender (image 1). If the skins have blackened, it is best to wait for them to cool a little then remove the skin.

    Step 2

    While the peppers are roasting, fry the onion and garlic until softened (image 2).

    Step 3

    Cook your pasta according to packet instructions, reserving a little of the pasta water.

    ricotta, bell peppers, basil and onion in a Nutribullet blender labelled number three.
    red pepper sauce in a Nutribullet blender labelled number four.
    red pepper pasta in a saucepan with a wooden spoon stirring it labelled number five.

    Step 4

    While the pasta is cooking, add the roasted peppers, onion, garlic, basil (leave a few leaves aside for garnish), ricotta cheese and a pinch of salt to a food processor or blender (image 3). Blend until it becomes a creamy sauce (image 4). If it is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water and blend again.

    Step 4

    Drain your spaghetti, and return it to the pan. Stir through the sauce, and re-heat slightly if necessary. Add a grind of black pepper to preference (image 5).

    💭 Recipe tips

    • Use good quality ingredients. The sauce has fairly gentle flavours, so you want to have the freshest basil and cheese to elevate the taste!
    • Adjust the consistency of the sauce with a little of the reserved pasta water if required.
    • You can use most forms of pasta, it doesn't have to be spaghetti. Gluten free pasta alternatives are also good.

    📋 Frequently asked questions

    Can you substitute cottage cheese for the ricotta?

    You can use cottage cheese instead. It will alter the flavour a little but still be delicious.

    Do you have to peel bell peppers after roasting them?

    It is personal choice whether you peel bell peppers or not after roasting them. It isn't really necessary if they are being blended into a sauce unless the skins have blackened, in which case it is best to peel them.

    Can you use a jar of roasted peppers to make the sauce?

    I would suggest that roasting the bell peppers yourself gives them more flavour and is more fresh than using a jar. My low histamine readers would likely be better using peppers they roasted themselves.

    close up of roasted red pepper ricotta pasta in a bowl on a grey and white cloth.

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    📖 Recipe

    roasted red pepper ricotta pasta in a bowl with a fork in it next to olive oil and basil.

    Roasted Red Pepper Ricotta Pasta

    Claire
    This roasted red pepper ricotta pasta has the best 'nomato' sauce, and is a great alternative to tomato-heavy ones. Creamy and flavourful, the sauce works great on any form of spaghetti, pasta or gnocchi and is a great comfort food dinner dish.
    5 from 14 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 30 minutes mins
    Total Time 40 minutes mins
    Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Dish
    Cuisine American, British, Italian
    Servings 2 servings
    Calories 368 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 4 oz spaghetti (dry weight)

    For the ricotta and red pepper sauce

    • 1 teaspoon olive oil
    • 2 small red bell peppers cut into large chunks
    • ½ white onion finely diced
    • 1 garlic clove finely diced
    • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
    • large handful fresh basil leaves
    • ½ cup ricotta cheese
    • pink himalayan salt to taste
    • black pepper optional, to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 200C / 390F and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
    • Add the peppers to the tray. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle over the thyme. Roast for approximately 30 minutes until they are tender.
    • While the peppers are roasting, fry the onion and garlic for 3-4 minutes until softened.
    • Cook the spaghetti according to packet instructions. Reserve ¼ cup of pasta water.
    • While the pasta is cooking, add the roasted peppers, onion, garlic, basil (leave a few leaves aside for garnish), ricotta cheese and a pinch of salt and black pepper (if using) to a food processor. Blend until it becomes a creamy sauce. If it is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water and blend again.
    • Drain your spaghetti, and return it to the pan. Stir through the sauce, and re-heat slightly if necessary. Add a grind of black pepper to preference. Serve immediately.

    Notes

    • Once the red peppers have roasted set aside for a few minutes to cool slightly before blending into the sauce.
    • Thin the sauce with a little reserved pasta water if required.
    • Feeling hungry? Adding a little more ricotta will make the sauce more filling.
    • Please note that nutritional information is offered as a courtesy. It is auto-generated and should be understood to be an estimate.  
    Swiss Interest Group Histamine Intolerance, food compatibility list for histamine
    All ingredients score 0 on the SIGHI list, with the exception of:
    • spaghetti, for which wheat scores 1 and has a ? as a liberator.
    • garlic, which scores 1.
    • black pepper, which scores 2. The SIGHI list states that small amounts are well tolerated.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 368kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 15gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 60mgPotassium: 395mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 2601IUVitamin C: 97mgCalcium: 158mgIron: 2mg
    Tried this recipe?Mention @lowhistaminekitchen or tag #lowhistaminekitchen!
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    Comments

    1. Marieka says

      June 04, 2023 at 9:53 pm

      5 stars
      This is a great recipe that’s easy and delicious 😋. After making it successfully several times, I tried using puréed roast peppers as a substitute for tinned tomatoes in a spaghetti bolognaise and it was a game changer!
      Thank you for the great recipe and the inspiration to try something new

      Reply
      • Claire says

        June 04, 2023 at 10:20 pm

        So lovely to heat that it's a regular recipe for you! And good idea about the bell pepper bolognese - I'll have to try it!

        Reply
    2. Eilidh Wilson says

      March 31, 2023 at 6:31 am

      What temperature should the oven be for roasting the red peppers?

      Reply
      • Claire says

        March 31, 2023 at 8:54 am

        Hi Eildh, it's at 200C / 390F (it has the temperatures and timings in the recipe card at the bottom of the post).

        Reply
    3. Lindsay says

      March 20, 2023 at 10:28 pm

      5 stars
      Soooo good!!! I made this for my family tonight and it was a big hit!

      Reply
      • Claire says

        March 20, 2023 at 11:39 pm

        So lovey to hear that all the family liked it Lindsay!

        Reply
    4. Vicky says

      March 07, 2023 at 9:06 pm

      Loved this Red pepper sauce! I’ve never been a fan of peppers but when roasted they taste so good in a sauce. Have made it many times now and my grown boys absolutely love it. I tossed some home made pumpkin seed pesto onto chicken fillets, fried them and covered them in the sauce with some chorizo and baked for 15 mins. Served on top of rice with veg, very very yummy! X

      Reply
      • Claire says

        March 08, 2023 at 8:43 am

        Hi Vicky, so glad you and the boys like the sauce! Peppers always have such a lovely sweetness when roasted don't they x

        Reply
    5. Tracey says

      February 21, 2023 at 6:50 pm

      5 stars
      Oh my gosh! This is delicious!

      Reply
      • Claire says

        February 21, 2023 at 10:13 pm

        So glad you like it Tracey!

        Reply
    6. Shireen says

      November 19, 2022 at 9:14 am

      5 stars
      Delicious pasta dish and the roasted peppers add so much flavour.

      Reply
      • Claire says

        November 19, 2022 at 11:02 am

        So glad you like it Shireen! Makes a good swap for tomato pasta I think.

        Reply

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