Pasta with Speedy Romesco Sauce

Pasta with Speedy Romesco Sauce
Pasta with Speedy Romesco Sauce
This streamlined version of a complex Catalan sauce makes for a gratifying weeknight supper — and a welcome alternative to pasta with marinara. The recipe is easy, and the sauce is made while the pasta cooks.
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  • Served Person: Makes 4 servings
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  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 large garlic clove
  • 1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • Carbohydrate 104 g(35%)
  • Fat 21 g(32%)
  • Fiber 10 g(40%)
  • Protein 22 g(45%)
  • Saturated Fat 3 g(14%)
  • Sodium 727 mg(30%)
  • Calories 689

Preparation Begin to cook pasta in a 6- to 8-quart pot of boiling salted water . Meanwhile, working quickly, tear toast into pieces and blend with peppers, almonds, garlic, broth, oil, vinegar, salt, and red-pepper flakes in a blender until smooth, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a 12-inch heavy skillet and bring to a simmer. When pasta is barely al dente, add peas and continue to cook until peas are just tender, about 2 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain pasta and peas in a colander. Add pasta and peas to sauce along with cheese (1/4 cup) and toss to combine. Add some reserved pasta water to thin if necessary. Serve immediately.

Preparation Begin to cook pasta in a 6- to 8-quart pot of boiling salted water . Meanwhile, working quickly, tear toast into pieces and blend with peppers, almonds, garlic, broth, oil, vinegar, salt, and red-pepper flakes in a blender until smooth, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a 12-inch heavy skillet and bring to a simmer. When pasta is barely al dente, add peas and continue to cook until peas are just tender, about 2 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain pasta and peas in a colander. Add pasta and peas to sauce along with cheese (1/4 cup) and toss to combine. Add some reserved pasta water to thin if necessary. Serve immediately.