This Pasta with Romesco Sauce is an easy summertime dish that comes together in less than 30 minutes using fresh, simple ingredients. It’s a tried and true classic that the entire family is sure to love!

pasta with romesco sauce

If you’re looking for a quick, delicious, easy, and fresh meal, then this Pasta with Romesco sauce is the meal for you! Using just a handful of ingredients and requiring less than 30 minutes of your time, this romesco sauce is sure to be a staple in your household because not only does it pair great with your favorite pasta, it’s great for so many things – think marinade for grilled veggies or tofu, spread for your favorite sandwiches, pizza sauce, base for soups, and much more!

Grab a drink and let’s get to cookin’ the best Pasta with Romesco Sauce!

what is romesco sauce

Romesco sauce comes from Tarragona, a Catalonian city just south of Barcelona on Spain’s northeastern coast. Its base ingredients usually include nuts—often almonds and/or hazelnuts—tomatoes, peppers, garlic, bread, olive oil, and vinegar, all mashed or processed into a paste. Other common ingredients include sherry vinegar, red wine vinegar and onions.

According to food writer Melissa Clark, cookbook author Penelope Casas was considered the recognized authority on romesco recipes for English speaking readers. When touring Catalonia, though, Clark discovered that there is no single correct recipe, and encountered several variations. Clark described romesco as “a rich and piquant purée made from sweet dried Spanish peppers along with tomato, garlic, almonds, vinegar and oil, pounded with breadcrumbs as a binder.”

Additionally, David Solé i Torné, the chef and owner of Barquet, an elegant seafood restaurant in Tarragona, is a romesco expert. “Each person makes romesco differently,” he said. “And each insists that his is the authentic one.”

what goes in my version of pasta with romesco sauce:

As you read above, there is no right, wrong or *authentic* version of romesco sauce. Here’s what you’ll need to make my version of Pasta with Romesco Sauce:

• Dried pasta of choice: I like to use short pasta noodles like rotini or cavatapi – better for getting all that delicious sauce in all these little crevices, but feel free to use whatever pasta you love!
• Roasted tomatoes: while I prefer to roast my own, you can most certainly use whole fire roasted tomatoes in the can
• Roasted red bell peppers
• Almonds
• Garlic
• Sherry vinegar
• Smoked paprika
• Vegan parmesan, for garnishing
• Fresh chopped basil, for garnishing

how to make pasta with romesco sauce

This recipe is so easy, you could probably make it with your eyes closed! Here’s to make this simple and tasty Pasta with Romesco Sauce:

1. Boil:

Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted water until al dente, according to package directions. Drain, but do not rinse.

2. Blend:

Meanwhile, place the remaining ingredients, besides the parmesan and basil, into a high-powered blender and pulse until smooth.

3. toss:

Transfer the sauce to a pot over low heat along with the cooked pasta noodles and toss until the noodles are thoroughly coated in the sauce. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.

4. serve:

Serve immediately and garnish with vegan parmesan and fresh basil. ENJOY!

more pasta recipes that are seriously too easy to pass up

1. Creamy Zucchini Pasta
2. Chick’n Pesto Pasta Salad
3. Roasted Red Pepper Pasta
4. Creamy Lemon Pasta
5. 20-Minute Garlicky Lemon Pasta

tools you need to make pasta with romesco sauce

• High Powered Blender
• Stock Pot
• Colander

the easiest meal that is perfect for summer!

I hope you love my Pasta with Romesco Sauce as much as I do! If you try this dish and enjoy it, I wanna know! Snap a photo, take a video, or make a story and post it to Instagram or TikTok, and tag me at @eat_figs_not_pigs and #EatFigsNotPigs. I love seeing your recreations of my recipes!

Til next time, friends! XO!

Pasta with Romesco Sauce

Ashley

This Pasta with Romesco Sauce is an easy summertime dish that comes together in less than 20 minutes using fresh, simple ingredients. It’s a tried and true classic that the entire family is sure to love!

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 15 minutes mins

Course Vegan

Cuisine Spanish-Inspired

Servings 4 -6 servings

Ingredients

  

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• • 12 ounces dried pasta of choice
• • 1 ½ pounds roasted tomatoes or 1 28-ounce can fire roasted tomatoes, drained
• • 1 cup roasted red bell peppers
• • 1 cup roasted almonds
• • 1 tablespoon good olive oil
• • 6 cloves garlic
• • 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
• • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• • 1 teaspoon kosher salt plus more to taste
• • ½ teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper plus more to taste
• • ½ teaspoon cayenne powder optional
• • Vegan parmesan for garnishing
• • Fresh chopped basil for garnishing

Instructions

 

• Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted water until al dente, according to package directions. Drain, but do not rinse.
• Meanwhile, place the remaining ingredients, besides the parmesan and basil, into a high-powered blender and pulse until smooth. Transfer the sauce to a pot over low heat along with the cooked pasta noodles and toss until the noodles are thoroughly coated in the sauce. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.
• Serve immediately and garnish with vegan parmesan and fresh basil. ENJOY!

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