Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 12 cup finely chopped onion
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 2 (12 ounce) jars roasted red peppers, drained and coarsely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 12 cup white wine
  • 14 cup half-and-half
  • 14 teaspoon salt
  • 1 lb bow tie pasta (farfalle)
  • 14 cup chopped fresh basil

Method

  • Heat oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  • Add onion and garlic.
  • Cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
  • If too dry, add water, 2 tablespoons at a time.
  • Stir in peppers and thyme.
  • Cook 5 minutes.
  • Add broth and wine.
  • Simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes.
  • Add sauce in batches to a food processor or blender.
  • Stir in half and half and salt; whirl to a puree.
  • Meanwhile, cook pasta in a large pot of lightly salted boiling water until firm, but tender.
  • Drain well.
  • Place pasta in a large serving bowl.
  • Toss with sauce.
  • Stir in basil.