30-minute Pasta With Romesco Sauce (Gluten Free)

I love a good pasta dish but I get sick of a plain tomato sauce so quickly! Enter: Pasta With Romesco Sauce! Romesco sauce is made with roasted tomtoes and roasted red peppers. And you guys know I LOVE a recipe with a roasted red pepper sauce!

This Pasta With Romesco Sauce recipe has gluten free pasta cooked al dente and tossed with a flavorful, rich, bold romesco sauce! It is topped with gluten free breadcrumbs, lemon, parmesan cheese and basil. This dinner is the ultimate gluten free pasta recipe! It is flavorful and easy to make in under 30-minutes. This recipe is an easy gluten free dinner with a dairy free option.

Easy dinner recipes are my go-to weeknight meals, just like my gluten free spicy chicken burgers and this gluten free black pepper chicken recipe.

why you’ll love this allergy friendly recipe

• This vegetarian recipe is perfect if you’re short on time and need an easy dinner on the table asap.
• If you already have a jar of romesco in your fridge then this is PERFECT for dinner. I like to prepare this easy homemade sauce ahead of time and freeze individual servings for when I want this Pasta With Romesco Sauce but don’t have time to make the sauce from scratch.
• If you’re like me and can’t ever get enough of a one pan meal packed with carbs…or gluten free carbs and flavorful sauces, then this easy weeknight dinner is for you!
• It’s the perfect 30-minute, one pan dinner.
• This Gluten free Pasta With Romesco Sauce is the perfect summertime pasta. Its fresh and bright and bold!

ingredients & substitutions

Gluten-free pasta: To keep this recipe fully gluten free I use gluten free pasta made from brown rice flour. This one definately holds up the best. I personally like the one from trader joes the best. Another good gluten free pasta is Jovial or Banza.

Romesco sauce: Homemade or storebought. Storebought will save you time, so if you’re tight on time and need this to be a 30-minute recipe, a storebought one is a great option! If you have tomatoes and red peppers on hand, making this sauce from scratch is super easy…. way easier and faster than making a marinara sauce from scratch.

Sundried tomato: I love adding sundried tomatoes to this Gluten free Pasta With Romesco Sauce to deepen and enhance the tomato flavor. You can also add roasted red peppers instead of deepen the bell pepper flavor too!

Parmesan cheese: You can use dairy free parmesan cheese to keep this recipe dairy free.

directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add gluten-free pasta and cook according to package directions.

Step 2

Once pasta is al dente, drain, reserving about 1/2 cup of pasta water. Return pasta to the pot.

Step 3

In a frying pan, combine the peppers and tomatoes. Cook on medium low heat for 10-15 minutes.

In a food processor or blender, combine the roasted red pepper, chopped tomatoes, minced garlic, olive oil, red wine vinegar, smoked paprika, salt, and cayenne pepper if desired. Pulse until you reach your desired consistency. For a smoother sauce, blend longer.

Add pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce.

Step 4

Remove pasta from heat. Stir in romesco sauce, sundried tomatoes, and half of the Parmesan cheese. Stir in lemon juice.

Step 5

Divide the Gluten free Pasta With Romesco Sauce between bowls. Top with remaining Parmesan cheese and gluten-free toasted breadcrumbs. Serve immediately.

expert tips & tricks

• Don’t overcook the pasta. I aim for al dente for the best texture so the pasta isn’t falling apart. That’s the worst!!
• Reserve pasta water. This can be added to the sauce to create a creamier consistency. For an even creamier option, I add oat milk or coconut milk.
• Toast your breadcrumbs: For extra crunch and flavor, I toast the breadcrumbs in a dry skillet before serving.
• Experiment with flavors: I add a pinch of red pepper flakes to my Pasta With Romesco Sauce for a bit of spicy, or stir in some fresh basil for a different flavor profile.

serving, storing and meal prepping

I serve the Gluten free Pasta With Romesco Sauce hot, topped with additional Parmesan cheese and a sprinkle of fresh parsley or basil.

For meal prepping, I divide the pasta into individual containers after it cools completely. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

To reheat, I cover and microwave the Gluten free Pasta With Romesco Sauce in short bursts until heated through, stirring occasionally.

Freezing is not recommended as the pasta texture may change.

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