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Instructions
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Slice peppers and onion into large pieces and place on a lined or greased baking sheet. Add garlic and drained and rinsed canned chickpeas. Toss with olive oil. Roast in an oven preheated to 350F for 30 minutes, flipping once halfway through.
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When there's about 30 minutes remaining, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook pasta al dente according to package instructions. Once cooked, drain the pasta, reserving at least ¼ cup of pasta water. Add drained pasta back to pot.
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When the veggies are done cooking, remove the skin and seeds. Transfer peppers, onion, garlic, and chickpeas to a blender with dairy free milk, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth. You may need to add extra dairy free milk.
4
Stir the sauce into the cooked pasta, adding reserved pasta water 1 tablespoon at a time until the desired consistency is reached. Serve warm, topped with fresh basil.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Char Your Peppers for Depth 🔥Roast red bell peppers until their skins are blackened and blistered for a deeper, sweeter flavor that elevates the entire sauce beyond a simple blend.
- Reserve Pasta Water Before Draining 💧Save at least 1 cup of starchy pasta cooking water before draining to adjust sauce consistency and help it cling beautifully to each penne piece.
- Toast Chickpeas for Textural Contrast 🫘Toss chickpeas with olive oil and roast separately at 400°F for 20-25 minutes until crispy-edged before adding to the sauce for added crunch and visual appeal.
- Blend in Two Stages for Creaminess 🌀Blend roasted peppers and chickpeas first, then add dairy-free milk gradually while blending to achieve silky creaminess without an overly thin or broken sauce.
- Finish with Fresh Basil Off Heat 🌿Tear fresh basil by hand and stir it in after removing from heat to preserve its bright, volatile oils and prevent them from turning bitter or dark.
Recipe Facts
Diet at a Glance
Vegetarian
Low Sugar
Low-Cholesterol
Low Fat
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