18 creamy basil and roasted red pepper pasta Recipes

whole wheat spaghetti, fat free cream cheese, skim milk, roasted red peppers, well drained, fresh basil leaves, chopped, parmesan cheese, chicken stock, chicken breast, baked, boneless and cubed

bow tie pasta, olive oil, garlic, pressed, onion, diced, sun-dried tomato packed in oil, drained and chopped, roasted red peppers, drained and chopped, basil, chopped (firmly packed), green onions, sliced, water-packed artichoke hearts, sliced, asiago cheese, whipping cream, red pepper flakes, reserved pasta water

dried tri-colored fusilli or 2 cups rotini pasta, cubed swiss cheese or 3/4 cup cheddar cheese or 3/4 cup provolone cheese, frozen peas, celery, sliced fresh basil leaves, creamy roasted garlic salad dressing or 1/2 cup peppercorn ranch dressing, chunk tuna in water, drained, roasted red peppers, drained and coarsely chopped, romaine lettuce leaf, roasted cashews

corkscrew macaroni, whole boneless skinless chicken breast, olive oil, divided, garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced, pre-washed baby spinach, red bell pepper , roasted, skinned, seeded and cut into thin strips (can substitute bottled just as good), chicken broth (preferably low-sodium ), fresh basil , sliced into ribbons, gorgonzola, cut into 1 cubes (or other mild , creamy blue cheese), salt and pepper, pine nuts, toasted, freshly grated parmesan cheese

orzo pasta, pitted & chopped kalamata olive, chopped red onion, chopped roasted red sweet pepper, creamy plain goat cheese, own balsamic vinaigrette, loose chives, fresh oregano leaves, fresh marjoram, fresh lemon basil leaves, fresh purple basil leaves, olive oil, salt, pepper

chicken andouille sausage links, boneless skinless chicken breast, sweet onion, chopped (or less ), mccormick roasted garlic and red bell pepper seasoning blend (or omit, not necessary), crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, dijon mustard, cream cheese ( i used philly light), dried basil (if you use fresh, about 1/4 cup chopped, or more ), marjoram, pasta, any type you like , i used short wide egg noodles approx. 10 oz. dry (i didn tsp measure, just dumped in what i thought i needed)

rice vermicelli or 16 oz angel hair pasta or 16 oz spaghettini, uncooked, peanut oil, boneless skinless chicken breasts , cut into bite sized pieces, light coconut milk (not coco lopez) or 1 cup regular unsweetened coconut milk (not coco lopez), creamy smooth cashew butter or 1/4 cup peanut butter, soy sauce, fish sauce (or soy sauce if you prefer), garlic cloves, minced, mild curry powder, brown sugar or 1 tbsp palm sugar, red cayenne pepper, baby portabella mushrooms, sliced (crimini), red bell pepper, chopped, scallions, sliced, fresh basil, chopped, lime, roasted cashews, chopped, toasted coconut, chopped fresh cilantro, hot thai chiles, minced (optional)

penne pasta, uncooked, neufchatel cheese, nonfat milk, roasted red peppers, well drained, fresh basil leaf, parmesan cheese, grated plus additional, parmesan cheese , for serving, boneless skinless chicken breast, salt and pepper, to taste

whole wheat spaghetti, fat free cream cheese, skim milk, roasted red peppers, well drained, fresh basil leaves, parmesan cheese, chicken

uncooked penne pasta, half an 8 oz brick ) cream cheese, roasted red peppers, drained, milk, fresh basil leaves, grated parmesan cheese, chicken breasts , cut into bite sized pieces ( i omitted the chicken and used peas and broccoli. i added it to the last minutes of the boiling pasta)

olive oil, chopped onion, chopped carrot, garlic cloves, minced, water, thyme sprigs, fresh vegetable broth or 2 (14 1/2-oz) cans vegetable broth, frozen baby lima beans, chopped fresh basil, lemon juice, lemon pepper, uncooked orecchiette pasta, chopped bottled roasted red bell peppers

farfalle (bow tie) pasta, uncooked, broccoli florets, kraft signature roasted red pepper with parmesan dressing, boneless skinless chicken breasts, garlic, minced, tomato-basil pasta sauce, philadelphia light brick cream cheese, cubed, kraft 100% grated parmesan cheese

bow tie pasta, uncooked, broccoli florets, kraft roasted red pepper italian parmesan dressing, boneless skinless chicken breast halves, garlic cloves, minced, tomato and basil pasta sauce, cream cheese, cubed, parmesan cheese

extra virgin olive oil, good quality and organic if possible, fresh garlic, minced, tomatoes, fresh frozen, skinned and chopped up (keep the juice!), heavy cream, chopped fresh basil (use a variety of flavored basils, especially lemon if you have it), chopped roasted red pepper (optional), sugar , to taste, salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste, cooked pasta , of your choice (8 to 10 servings worth), grated parmesan cheese, for garnish, fresh basil leaf, for garnish

tuna steaks, fresh ground pepper, kosher salt, olive oil, jumbo pasta shells , cook according to package directions (but don tsp overcook, you don tsp want them to break apart), mayonnaise (you can use a little more if you want, but i prefer a light dressing), celery ribs, cut lengthwise and then chopped fine, red onion, chopped fine, roasted red peppers (jar is fine , i always keep some on hand), scallions, fine diced (white and green parts ), kalamata olive, chopped (you can substitute black olives), anchovy fillets, fine minced (don tsp shy away, you will never notice them but wow, what a great flavor), capers, drained and chopped, fresh lemon juice, fresh parsley, fine diced, pepper, tomatoes, chopped and then lightly pureed in the food processor, fresh basil, chopped fine, shallot, chopped, olive oil, red wine vinaigrette, salt, pepper, salad greens, for serving (use your favorite , i love some torn bibb or boston lettuce for a creamy texture), lemon, cut in 4 wedges (1 per plate as a garnish and squeezed on the salad)

chinese sesame paste or tahini (can also substitute creamy peanut butter), sesame oil, canola oil, rice wine vinegar, serrano chiles, de-stemmed, garlic, basil leaves, chopped scallions, mint leaves, salt and black pepper to taste, angel hair pasta, blanched and refreshed, english cucumbers julienned, shredded chicken from whole roasted chicken, garnish: 1 red bell pepper finely diced, whole chicken, preferably organic with giblets removed, salt and black pepper to taste, canola oil