Roasted Red Pepper & Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Sauce

Name: Roasted Red Pepper & Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2-3
Cuisine: Plant-based
Ingredients: 2 whole red bell peppers; ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes; 2 garlic cloves or 2 tbsp crushed garlic; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tbsp tomato paste; ¼ cup plant milk or coconut cream; 2 tbsp nutritional yeast; 200 g silken tofu; Salt to taste; Black pepper to taste; 1 tbsp lemon juice or splash of vinegar; Pinch of chilli flakes or cayenne

March 22, 2026

This Roasted Red Pepper & Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Sauce is velvety, smoky, and naturally sweet with deep savoury flavour.

Roasted peppers bring natural sweetness, while sun-dried tomatoes add rich umami depth. Garlic, smoked paprika, and olive oil build a warm flavour base that blends into a silky sauce in minutes.

For an extra nourishing twist, silken tofu can be blended into the sauce to add protein and creaminess without changing the flavour. The result is a restaurant-worthy pasta sauce that’s simple, pantry-friendly, and incredibly versatile.

Roasted Red Pepper & Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Sauce

A velvety roasted red pepper and sun-dried tomato pasta sauce blended with garlic, olive oil, and optional silken tofu for extra creaminess.

Author: Healthythandi
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 2-3
Cuisine: Plant-based

Ingredients

2 whole red bell peppers
¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes
2 garlic cloves or 2 tbsp crushed garlic
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tsp smoked paprika
1 tbsp tomato paste
¼ cup plant milk or coconut cream
2 tbsp nutritional yeast
200 g silken tofu
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
1 tbsp lemon juice or splash of vinegar
Pinch of chilli flakes or cayenne

Directions

Preheat the grill or broiler.
Halve and deseed the red peppers and place them skin side up under the grill.
Cook for about 10–15 minutes until the skins are charred.
Transfer the peppers to a bowl and cover for 5–10 minutes to allow them to steam.
Peel off the skins.
Add the roasted peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, smoked paprika, tomato paste, plant milk or coconut cream, nutritional yeast, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice to a blender.
Blend until smooth and creamy.
If using silken tofu, blend it into the sauce until fully incorporated.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if needed.
Thin with a splash of pasta water or plant milk if the sauce is too thick.
Toss through hot pasta or gnocchi and serve immediately.

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