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Roasted red pepper and tomato pasta

A silky, sweet and smoky sauce blended from roasted peppers and tomatoes, tossed through gluten free penne.

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  • Time35 min
  • LevelEasy
  • Costabout £1.19 a head

Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.

4 servings

Ingredients

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Method

  1. 1

    Heat the oil in a pan over a medium heat. Cook the onion for 8 minutes until soft, then add the garlic and paprika for 1 minute.

    8 min
  2. 2

    Add the peppers, tomatoes and oregano and simmer for 12 minutes.

    12 min
  3. 3

    Blend the sauce with a stick blender until smooth and glossy. Add the vinegar and season with salt and black pepper.

  4. 4

    Boil the gluten free penne in plenty of salted water following the packet instructions, stirring early on so it does not stick. Save a mugful of the water, then drain.

    10 min
  5. 5

    Toss the pasta through the sauce with a splash of pasta water over a low heat for 1 minute.

  6. 6

    Serve topped with torn basil.

Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.

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