4 Ingredient Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

This 4 Ingredient Roasted Red Pepper Sauce takes about five minutes to put together.

Made with Italian seasonings and garlic , this creamy sauce is full of delicious flavors, making it perfect for serving with Pesto Pasta or for dipping Mini Pita Bread into for a snack.

What makes red pepper sauce so good?

Besides the simplicity of the recipe and the robust color and flavor, red pepper sauce is a perfect alternative to the usual tomato based sauce in about every kind of recipe.

I like that this recipe can be made in a blender or food processor.

Have you tried my Easy Roasted Red Pepper Dip?

Made with toasted nuts and molasses, that dip has a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors. Both this roasted red pepper sauce and that dip are simple recipes that can be made with red peppers.

To make this recipe you will need roasted red peppers in a jar. You can find roasted red peppers in a jar here.

What you need to make red pepper sauce

• Roasted Red Peppers Do not drain the red peppers as the liquids are needed to give moisture to your sauce.
• Garlic. Freshly minced garlic.
• Parsley. Use fresh parsley that has been chopped.
• Italian Seasoning. You can use the Italian seasoning blend of your choice.

How to make creamy roasted red pepper sauce.

• Prep Time: 5 minutes .
• Servings: 6 (about two cups total) .
• How to Serve: serve with pasta, as a pizza sauce, or for dipping.
• Notes: This recipe can be made in a good blender or food processor. Experts tell use that red peppers are a source of antioxidants like vitamins A, C, and E.
  

1. Prepare. Gather your ingredients as indicated. This includes mincing the garlic.
2. Combine. Place the ingredients into your food processor or blender.
3. Pulse. Give the ingredients a few pulses to get things started.
4. Blend. Blend the ingredients for one minute.
5. Adjust. Taste and make adjustments to the flavor as needed. Continue to pulse as needed to achieve your desired texture.

Tips for making the best red pepper sauce.

My red pepper sauce was made with already roasted peppers in a jar with liquid for simplicity and flave. You could however, roast your own red peppers and add liquid as needed.

More helpful tips for you.

1. To thicken the texture and make it more creamy you can add a half cup of heavy cream or a vegan alternative.
2. For more of a garlic taste simply saute the garlic in a bit of olive oil before adding it to the other ingredients.
3. Optional add-ins for this recipe include tomato sauce, diced onion, or even chopped nuts .

How to store red pepper sauce

Leftover red pepper sauce should be stored in an airtight container or clean jar. When properly stored, red pepper sauce can keep for up to four days refrigerated or up to a few months when frozen. .

Serve this recipe with one of these tasty ideas.

• Mediterranean Diet Grilled Bruschetta Chicken
• Homemade Mini Pita Bread Recipe
• Vegetarian Stir Fry Noodles with Vegetables
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• Portobello Mushroom Fajitas (Vegan)
• Foil Packet Vegetarian Nachos