This classic roasted red pepper alfredo with shrimp combines traditional flavors with a modern touch. Using jarred alfredo sauce, roasted red peppers, and seasonings, it's easy to create a rich, deeply-flavored roasted red pepper alfredo sauce that no one will ever know isn't totally homemade. When the shrimp and pasta is added, it becomes a dish that has everyone ready to eat!
Creamy shrimp pasta dishes are always crowd-pleasers. Whether you're serving them up for family dinner, easy weeknight meal, or at a party, when people see pasta, shrimp, and sauce, they get excited.
Now, homemade is always the best, but sometimes there just isn't enough time to make a dish completely from scratch. Here's the secret. You can take jarred alfredo sauce and completely transform it into something amazing. Use it as a base, and load it up with other ingredients - in this case, roasted red bell peppers - to create a quick sauce that tastes anything but quick.
It's a rich, creamy, and easy alfredo sauce made in just minutes with minimal prep time and zero headaches.
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- Why You'll Love This Classic Roasted Red Pepper Alfredo
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- Ingredients
- Flavor Variations
- How to Make This Easy Roasted Red Pepper Alfredo Recipe
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- Storage for Shrimp Alfredo Pasta
- What to Serve with Roasted Red Pepper Shrimp Alfredo
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Why You'll Love This Classic Roasted Red Pepper Alfredo
- Quick and Easy: This recipe uses jarred alfredo sauce to make a quick and easy recipe.
- Limited Ingredients: All the ingredients used in this recipe can be found in any kitchen or grocery store.
- Rich and Creamy: This recipe has the classic rich and creamy sauce we love about alfredo recipes.
- Flavorful: Adding roasted red peppers, seasonings, and shrimp takes plain jarred alfredo to another level, filling it with robust flavor.
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Ingredients
- Jarred Alfredo Sauce: Starting with jarred sauce cuts out a ton of extra work. Begin with the sauce as a base, then use the other ingredients to make it pop. I used Botticelli, but you can use any sauce you prefer.
- Roasted Red Peppers: Roasted peppers have a deep, natural flavor and sweetness.
- Basil Olive Oil: Basil olive oil adds even more flavor to the alfredo sauce. I prefer Costabile Olive Oil for its flavor, quality, and purity. Use Code: 15GOLDENGK for 15% off.
- Seasonings: A blend of paprika, oregano, and basil adds robust flavor to the alfredo sauce.
- Mozzarella Cheese: Shredded mozzarella cheese adds cheesy goodness and thicker texture to the sauce.
- Gluten Free Penne: I use penne pasta, but any short, textured pasta will work for this recipe.
See the recipe card at the end of the post for a full list of ingredients and their exact quantities.
Flavor Variations
- Use your favorite protein: Chicken, pork, sausage, shrimp, or your favorite seafood will all work in this recipe.
- Add vegetables: Add your favorite vegetables like mushrooms, onions, and broccoli for more flavor and texture.
- Make it spicy: Try adding red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Use your favorite pasta: Any short textured noodle will work well. Of course, fettuccine creates a classes roasted red pepper fettuccine alfredo, as well.
- Make it even cheesier: Add parmesan cheese for a deep, earthy, and nutty flavor.
How to Make This Easy Roasted Red Pepper Alfredo Recipe
1: Boil the paster according to the package directions for al dente.
2: Pulse the alfredo sauce, red peppers, basil olive oil, and minced garlic in a food processor until it forms a creamy liquid. Set aside.
3: Toss the shrimp with the dry seasonings in a medium bowl.
4: Cook the shrimp in olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until slightly pink and C-shaped.
5: Reduce the heat and add the blended alfredo sauce and mozzarella cheese.
6: Add the cooked pasta, stir, and enjoy!
Hint
Be sure you cook your pasta to al dente and no further. You don't want mushy pasta that breaks apart when you stir it into the sauce.
Storage for Shrimp Alfredo Pasta
Refrigerate this roasted red pepper alfredo for up to 4 days in an air-tight container. To reheat it, add it to a large skillet with a bit of heavy cream to thin it out if necessary, and cook it over medium-low heat until heated through. Or simply reheat it in the microwave.
What to Serve with Roasted Red Pepper Shrimp Alfredo
Serve this filling dish with a lighter side, such as pan-fried squash and zucchini or asparagus, for a hearty meal everyone will enjoy.
For dessert, try Italian rainbow cookies, decadent slutty brownies, or blackberry cheesecake.
Tips
- Cook your shrimp on medium heat to cook them through without making them tough.
- Your shrimp should be C-shaped when done. If they're O-shaped, they're overcooked.
- Cook the pasta to al dente to ensure a firm texture that won't break apart when you mix it into the sauce.
- Pulse your alfredo sauce ingredients rather than blending in one long session. This puts less strain on the food processor and ensures a more even blend.
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FAQ
Fresh shrimp should be bright, not dull. It should also have a fresh, saltwater smell and have a firm texture with no fishy odor.
Perfectly cooked shrimp should be opaque (slightly pin) and C-shaped. If the shrimp is O-shaped, it's overcooked and will most likely be tough.
To add more flavor to your store-bought alfredo sauce, add herbs like thyme, basil, and oregano.
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Roasted Red Pepper Alfredo
Ingredients
Roasted Red Pepper Alfredo Sauce
- 14.5 oz Botticelli alfredo sauce
- 1 cup roasted red peppers
- 1 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
- ½ tablespoon basil olive oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 12 oz gluten free penne
Instructions
- Boil the pasta according to the package directions for al dente.
- Combine the alfredo sauce, roasted red peppers, basil olive oil, and minced garlic in a food processor and pulse until it forms a creamy liquid.
- Toss the shrimp with the paprika, oregano, and basil in a medium bowl to coat.
- Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the shrimp for 2 minutes per side until they are pink and C-shaped.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the roasted red pepper alfredo sauce and mozzarella cheese. Stir well, then stir in the pasta. Enjoy!
Notes
- Refrigerate for up to 4 days in an airtight container.
- Freezing recipes like this with a cream sauce is not recommended.
- To reheat, add the pasta and a touch of cream to a saucepan or skillet and cook over medium-low until heated through, or microwave at 1-minute intervals.
- When using frozen shrimp, defrost the entire bag in the refrigerator overnight.
- Defrost frozen shrimp faster by placing the bag in a bowl of cold water.
- NEVER defrost shrimp at room temperature or in hot water.
- If using fresh shrimp, look for those that are firm, bright, and shiny, with a fresh smell.
- Fresh shrimp should never be soft, have a dull color, or smell fishy.
- To ensure your pasta is the perfect texture, you can rinse it in cold water as soon as it reaches al dente to stop the cooking process.
- Pulsing your alfredo ingredients rather than using one constant blend ensures the ingredients blend evenly and puts less strain on your food processor.
Juyali says
The sauce is rich, flavorful. So creamy, so dreamy, and so incredibly satisfying. I'm officially obsessed! I'll be making this again (at the request of my family)! 🙂
Adriana says
This worked exactly as written, thanks!
Claudia says
That looks delicious! Roasted red pepper Alfredo sounds like a fantastic twist on a classic dish.
Audrey says
This was soo good! And I was so happy with how quick it was to make.
Ieva says
Delicious! So quick and easy to make, and both my husband and I loved it. Served the pasta with your air-fryer asparagus too - perfect combination!
Sonja says
I had some leftover roasted red peppers from a dip and was wondering what to do with them when I found your recipe. So easy to make and the flavor is so much more complex than simple Alfredo sauce. Takes it to the next level really.
Swathi says
I have tried this roasted red pepper alfredo, and my family enjoyed it. This sauce is perfect
Criss says
I made this roasted red pepper Alfredo, and it’s so creamy and delicious! A new favorite for pasta night!