Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Pasta

Recipe by Kamila McDonald, Kamila’s Kitchen

If you’re looking for a pasta dish that’s creamy, comforting, and packed with flavour, this one is for you.

I love finding simple ways to make familiar meals a little more nourishing without losing the comfort-food factor. This creamy roasted red pepper pasta delivers all the richness you want, but uses wholesome ingredients like roasted peppers, cashews, brown rice pasta, and nutritional yeast to create a velvety sauce that’s completely dairy-free.

Trust me, once you try it, you’ll be making it again and again.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

This pasta brings together flavour and nourishment in every bite:

Plant-Based Creaminess

Soaked cashews blend into a rich, silky sauce without the need for heavy cream.

Fibre-Rich Goodness

Brown rice pasta and vegetables add more fibre than traditional pasta dishes.

Loaded with Flavour

Roasted red peppers, garlic, onion, and herbs create a savoury, restaurant-worthy sauce.

Family-Friendly Comfort Food

It’s hearty, satisfying, and perfect for weeknight dinners.

Ingredients (Serves 2)

For the Pasta

1 pack Cadia Brown Rice Pasta
1 cup Cadia Roasted Garlic Pasta Sauce

For the Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

½ cup soaked cashews (soaked in boiling water for 15 minutes)
¼ cup nutritional yeast
2 roasted red bell peppers
1 small onion
6 cloves garlic
½ cup plant milk of choice
1 tbsp olive oil
½ tsp sea salt
½ tsp dried oregano

For Topping

1 cup roasted broccoli florets
2 tbsp hemp seeds
½ cup cherry tomatoes

Instructions

Cook the Pasta

Prepare the brown rice pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.

Build the Sauce

Add the soaked cashews, roasted red peppers, onion, garlic, nutritional yeast, plant milk, olive oil, sea salt, oregano, and roasted garlic pasta sauce to a blender.
Blend until completely smooth and creamy.

Heat & Combine

Pour the sauce into a skillet over medium heat and allow it to warm through for a few minutes.
Add the cooked pasta and toss until every piece is coated in the creamy roasted red pepper sauce.

Finish with Toppings

Transfer to serving bowls and top with:
- Roasted broccoli florets
- Cherry tomatoes
- Hemp seeds

Serve & Enjoy

Dig in while it’s warm and creamy.

The Best Part? It’s Comfort Food You Can Feel Good About.

This recipe gives you everything you love about a creamy pasta dish while incorporating wholesome ingredients that add flavour, texture, and nourishment.

The roasted peppers bring natural sweetness, the cashews create an unbelievably creamy texture, and the broccoli and hemp seeds add the perfect finishing touch.

As Kamila would say: fulljoy.