Roasted Red Pepper Cream Sauce

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This homemade Roasted Red Pepper Cream sauce is creamy, rich, easy to make and can be used so many ways! We have enjoyed it over pasta, pork chops, chicken or as a dip! This sauce has a flavor the whole family is sure to love.

Roasted Red Pepper Cream Sauce in a mason jar

Ingredients for Roasted Red Pepper Cream Sauce

This recipe only requires a few ingredients and thankfully many of them are pantry staples. This makes it an easy recipe to make anytime. For this recipe, you will need:

Heavy cream
Chicken broth or vegetable broth
Brown sugar
Roasted red peppers (store-bought or homemade)
Salt and black pepper (optional)
Immersion blender or blender

How to Make Roasted Red Pepper Cream Sauce

Once you have all of your ingredients ready to go it’s time to make the sauce! First, start by combining all of the ingredients in a sauce pot. Then, cover the pot and bring to a simmer over medium heat.

Once the mixture is simmering lower the temperature and let simmer for 5 minutes. Stir frequently and be careful to not burn the cream.

Then, after 5 minutes, remove from the heat and blend using an immersion blender, blender or food processor. Be very cautious with this step to avoid burning yourself. Use immediately or let cool and then store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days in an airtight container such as a mason jar. This recipe is not shelf stable!

How to Store Homemade Sauce

Homemade sauces should be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. I prefer to store my sauces in glass mason jars since they do not stain and are very easy to clean. When ready to use the sauce, only heat what you are going to use right away.

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Serving Suggestions

Serve with pasta, sausage and stir fried onions and peppers
Top grilled chicken with sauce and serve with potatoes and broccoli
Pour over ravioli for a quick and easy meal
Keep is simple and pour sauce over plain pasta and top with fresh basil leaves and grated parmesan cheese
Serve over sauteed pork chops with your favorite side dishes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is this sauce recipe spicy?

No, but if you would like to make it spicy add in some crushed red pepper flakes once the sauce is complete. Another delicious addition that would add some smoky flavor is smoked paprika.

How long is this sauce good for?

This sauce must be kept in the refrigerator and should be used within 5 days of making it. When ready to use only heat the amounts you plan to use right away.

Can I use homemade roasted red peppers for this recipe?

Yes! Either store bought jarred roasted red peppers or homemade roasted red peppers can be used for this recipe. Roasting your own red bell peppers is an easy process and if you can find some for a good deal in the grocery store or farmers market it is worth the time!

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