Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Pasta

Ingredients 

1 lb. Rigatoni pasta

12 oz. jar of roasted red peppers, drained

1 cup cream

1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth

8 leaves of basil

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp red pepper flakes

1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions 

1. In a high speed blender add heavy cream, stock, roasted red peppers, basil, salt and red pepper flakes. Blend until smooth.
2. Cook pasta until al dente (about 6 minutes). Remove from heat and drain. 
3. In the same pot the pasta was cooked in, add your creamy roasted red pepper sauce and bring to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat. Add the parmesan cheese and drained pasta and cook for another 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and serve hot topped with extra parmesan cheese and fresh basil. Enjoy!