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Spaghetti with Creamy Roasted Red Peppers and Feta Cheese Sauce Recipe

Name: Spaghetti with Creamy Roasted Red Peppers and Feta Cheese Sauce Recipe
Total time: 30 minutes
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 lbs Spaghetti Noodles; 2 tbsp Olive Oil; 2 cloves Garlic, Minced; ½ cup Shallots, Chopped; 12 oz Roasted Red Peppers; ½ cup Vegetable Stock; 1 cup Litehouse® Simply Artisan Feta Cheese Crumbles; ¼ cup Heavy Whipping Cream; 1 tbsp Litehouse® Italian Herb Blend; 1 ea Salt & Pepper, to taste

October 30, 2013 April Preisler

30 minutes

Serves: 4

Hot serving of Spaghetti with Creamy Roasted Red Peppers and Feta Cheese Sauce

I have a pretty predictable week. I go to work, I go to the gym, I come home and dig through my pantry to find something quick and easy for dinner. Does this sound like you? I’m sure that this is the basic outline of most weeks for many readers. Most nights I think about how easy it would be to pick up something quick from a drive-thru on my way home from the gym. Unfortunately it is not always healthy and can be quite costly.

I’m always looking for easy meals that are not only quick to make but are also quick on the cleanup. With my busy schedule this clears up a lot of stress in my evenings and gives me more time to spend with my family. I have a handful of go-to items that help me prepare meals quickly:

Rotisserie Chicken – You can easily pick up a rotisserie chicken at your local grocery store and pair it with any side for an easy meal. You can also mix rotisserie chicken into soups or craft a delicious barbecue sandwich.
Pasta – Any shape will do. Pasta is a great way to whip up an easy meal by adding in vegetables and a protein. Drizzle a bit of olive oil over your creation and toss to evenly coat before serving with a sprinkle of cheese.
Canned Beans – Beans are a great source of protein, fiber and iron. These are a great addition to many salads and pastas and are easy on your budget!
Eggs – These are another great source of protein and can be used to make breakfast for dinner. You can also easily whip of egg salad sandwiches, frittata, and soufflés.
Herbs – Yes, herbs. You can easily transform the flavors of many proteins by adding a few herbs or spices. Litehouse Freeze Dried Fresh Herbs offer a wide variety of flavors that can transform your meals from dull to a meal packed with flavor.

Most of us are probably over thinking dinner. I know that many nights I stare at my pantry saying that there is nothing in there to eat. With a little creativity and some staple ingredients it is very simple to craft a quick and easy meal.

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Spaghetti with Creamy Roasted Red Peppers and Feta Cheese Sauce Recipe

October 30, 2013 April Preisler

30 minutes

Serves: 4

Blending together the flavors of roasted red peppers and feta cheese makes a quick and easy pasta sauce.

Big bowl of Spaghetti with Creamy Roasted Red Peppers and Feta Cheese Sauce

Ingredients

1 lbsSpaghetti Noodles
2 tbspOlive Oil
2 clovesGarlic, Minced
½ cupShallots, Chopped
12 ozRoasted Red Peppers
½ cupVegetable Stock
1 cupLitehouse® Simply Artisan Feta Cheese Crumbles
¼ cupHeavy Whipping Cream
1 tbspLitehouse® Italian Herb Blend
1 eaSalt & Pepper, to taste

Directions

Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Reserve ½ cup of the cooking liquid, drain and set the noodles to the side.In a large skillet over medium heat, warm the olive oil. Add in the garlic and shallots and sauté until transluscent. Add in the Litehouse® Italian Herb Blend and chopped roasted red peppers.Remove the pan from the heat and allow to cool for 10 minutes before placing the ingredients into the bowl of a food processor.Combine the sautéed vegetables along with the Litehouse® Simply Artisan Feta Cheese Crumbles, heavy whipping cream, stock and salt & pepper. Blend until smooth.Add the red pepper sauce in with the cooked pasta and toss to coat. Add in the reserved cooking liquid if the pasta seems too dry. Divide the pasta amongst four bowls and serve with a sprinkle of Litehouse® Italian Herb Blend.