This homemade Roasted Red Pepper Cream sauce is creamy, rich, easy to make and can be used many ways! We have enjoyed it over pasta, pork chops and chicken.
How to make Roasted Red Pepper Cream Sauce
For this recipe, you will need:
- Heavy cream
- Chicken broth or vegetable broth
- Brown sugar
- Roasted red peppers (store-bought or homemade)
- Salt and pepper (optional)
- Immersion blender or blender
Then, follow these quick and simple steps:
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 and parmesan cheese
- Serve over sauteed pork chops with your favorite side dishes
Frequently Asked Questions
No, but if you would like to make it spicy add in some crushed red pepper flakes once the sauce is complete.
This sauce must be kept in the refrigerator and should be used within 5 days of making it.
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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Roasted Red Pepper Cream Sauce
This Roasted Red Pepper Cream Sauce is delicious on pasta, chicken, pork, etc!
Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 16 oz roasted red peppers, drained
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a sauce pot.
- Cover and bring to a simmer over medium/high heat.
- Once simmering lower temperature and let simmer for 5 minutes. Stir frequently and be careful to not burn the cream.
- 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.
Notes
If you do not use jarred roasted red peppers and use homemade ones instead you will need about 3-4 peppers for this recipe.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 9 Serving Size: about 1/3 cupAmount Per Serving: Calories: 160Total Fat: 13gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 44mgSodium: 94mgCarbohydrates: 7gFiber: 1gSugar: 5gProtein: 5g
Sherri Selin
Sunday 20th of September 2020
Loved it and going to make again. Thank you for sharing.
Melissa
Sunday 20th of September 2020
Awesome! I’m glad you enjoyed it Sherri!