Roasted Red Pepper Cream Sauce

5 from 1 vote

This rich, decadent Roasted Red Pepper Cream sauce is one of the main ingredients in my Crab Topped Cod with Roasted Red Pepper Cream Sauce, but also makes a great sauce for pasta.

Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time20 mins

Total Time25 mins

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Keyword: heavy cream, red pepper, roasted red pepper, sauce

Servings: 4

2 tbsp butter
3 cloves garlic, crushed
salt and pepper, to taste
1/2 12 oz jar marinated roasted red peppers (include liquid and garlic cloves from jar)
1 cup heavy cream
1/3 tsp dried basil

Puree peppers/garlic and juices from jar in a food processor or blender until smooth.
2. In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, melt butter.
3. Once butter is melted, add fresh crushed garlic and sauté until fragrant, 1 minute.
4. Add puréed peppers, basil and salt and pepper to taste. Continue to cook until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally, 2 minutes.
5. Add the cream, stir and reduce to heat to low. Cook sauce 10-15 minutes, until thick and creamy.