Recipe Roasted Red Pepper Cream Sauce (Pasta)

Required Ingredients:

• 2 large red bell peppers
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 1/4 cup fresh basil
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 cups half-and-half
• 1/4 cup grated Romano cheese
• 4 tablespoons butter
• salt and pepper to taste

Preparing/Cooking:

• Preheat broiler.
• Lightly coat the red peppers with olive oil.
• Grill peppers under the broiler until the skin is blackened, and the flesh has softened slightly.
• Place peppers in a paper bag or resealable plastic bag to cool for approximately 45 minutes.
• Remove the seeds and skin from the peppers (the skin should come off the peppers easily now).
• Cut peppers into small pieces.
• In a skillet, cook and stir the garlic, basil, and red peppers in 3 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat.
• Cook for 10 minutes, so that the flavors mix.
• Place mixture in blender (careful it is hot), and puree to desired consistency.
• Return puree to skillet, and reheat to a boil.
• Stir in the half-and-half and the Romano cheese; cook and stir until the cheese melts.
• Add the butter, and stir until melted.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Simmer for 5 minutes.

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