*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                         Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

Recipe By     : Unknown Cooking Magazine
Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : All Newly Typed Not Shared       Pasta And Rice Side Dishes

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1      Tablespoon    olive oil
     1/2  cup           finely chopped onion
   2      cloves        minced garlic
   2      jars          (12 oz. each) roasted red peppers -- drained and
chopped
   1      teaspoon      dried thyme
   1      cup           chicken broth
     1/2  cup           dry white wine
     1/4  cup           half and half
     1/4  teaspoon      salt
   1      pound         bowtie pasta
     1/4  cup           chopped fresh basil

Heat oil in nonstick skillet over medium heat.  Add onion and garlic.  Cook
until tender, about 5 minutes.  Add water, 2 tablespoons at a time, if too
dry.  Stir in peppers and thyme.  Cook about 5 minutes.  Add broth and wine.
 Simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes longer.

Add sauce in batches to food processor or blender.  Stir in half and half and
salt; whirl to a puree.

Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions.  Drain and place pasta
in large serving bowl.  Toss with sauce.  Stir in basil.  Serve immediately.

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