It’s only when I make homemade pasta that I realize how much I miss making it and should do it more often. I never ever cease to be amazed at how flour and eggs can transform into pasta right before my eyes (and yes no box required). We’ve already shared BEET PASTA and SPINACH PASTA now we’re spicing it up a wee bit and we’re kneading up Roasted Red Pepper Pasta. Now you could use jarred roasted red peppers BUT if you’re going to take the time to make your own pasta why not char fresh red bell peppers yourself. It’s not hard and you’ll have the added benefit of scaring your children who think you’re about to serve them burnt food.
Am I the only one who thinks that’s funny? Once you’ve charred up the peppers it’s time to blitz them into oblivion aka puree them in the blender. Simple right? Even simpler if you have an amazingly powerful blender like a Vitamix. You know the one. This blender can do everything. It seriously replaces 8 kitchen appliances. It can grind it’s own flour people. I can’t wait to try that BUT I ordered 22 pounds of 00 flour on Amazon to kick off my pasta and bread making marathon so we’ll have to try that feature out for ourselves later. But I watched a video so I know it’s true.
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What You Will Need:
- 3 1/2 cups 00 flour
- 3 eggs
- kosher salt
- 1/2 cup roasted red pepper puree
What To Do:
- Into your stand mixer add flour, eggs and salt. On low speed mix until somewhat combined. Add red pepper puree. Continue mixing until a ball has formed. Scrape the edges of the bowl as necessary. NOTE: If mixture is too “wet” add additional flour. If mixture is too “dry” add more red pepper puree.
- Switch to dough hook and knead dough until it is tacky but no longer sticky.
- 3Wrap dough ball in plastic wrap. Transfer to refrigerator to rest for at least 30 minutes.
- Unwrap dough and cut into four equal sections. Working with one section at a time. Flatten the dough slightly. Run dough through the pasta attachment until it’s to your desired thickness {will depend on the type of pasta shape you are making}. Next cut it using the attachment of your choice.
- Hang pasta to dry for approximately 5 minutes. To cook fresh pasta: Into generously salted boiling water add pasta and cook for approximately 2-3 until al dente. Drain. Dress with appropriate sauce.
The 5200 includes a shatterproof, BPA-free 64-ounce container, which creates a powerful vortex for thorough blending. A spill-proof lid with removable lid plug allows users to add ingredients while processing and a specially designed tamper helps blend dense ingredients. Additionally, the package contains the Whole Foods Recipes cookbook and Let’s Get Started DVD.
The Vitamix 5200 is valued at $449.
Baci!
Disclosure: Vitamix provided me with a Vitamix 5200 and challenged me to use it every day for a week. They also provided a second one for the giveaway. All opinions are my own.
kat says
favorite starbucks k-cup? caffe verona
John Ek says
Wow this looks tasty. Is it spicy?
Kenny says
The first thing I would make is an orange drink that is like a cross between an Orange Julius and an Orange Creamsicle.
Christina says
I love making smoothies for breakfast.
Maribel says
Yummy! with some olive oil and basil!
Miss @ Miss in the Kitchen says
I would be making milkshakes, non stop. Love this pasta, wish I had some right now!
Claudia says
I would love to make almond milk, Thank you!
Claudia says
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Kel says
Smoothies first…. then blended soup. thanks!
Anna says
I’d love to try this pasta! I definitely need a vitamix!!
Karen says
I would love to make smoothies and nut milks.
Sandy Headtke says
Pineapple orange smoothies, adding a little something for the adults
Koko @ Koko Likes says
Smoothies!
kim says
Smoothies or tomato soup!
Elena says
I would make smoothies
Karen Lynch says
Everything, smoothies, hummus, soups to name a few.
bianca @ sweet dreaming says
nut butter!
Nicole says
Soups, sauces, smoothies!
Nancy Legere says
Smoothies with almonds, oatmeal, fruit hui es and frozen fruits. I like freezing my bananas the night before. The Vitamix dry grain blender jar is great for making chia meal out of seeds
Becca F says
I would make coconut butter
Chung-Ah | Damn Delicious says
Nothing beats homemade pasta!
Tiffany says
I hadn’t considered flavored pasta in the vitamix, but I would love to make something toasted sesame flavored!
Starla Bates says
I would make lots of healthy smoothies and also soups !!
Jas Lowe says
smoothies and soups.
Heather Hayes Panjon says
I’d Make Smoothies!
Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar says
I would make some almond butter!
Matt says
Green Smoothies!
Noreen says
Soup, soup, soup!
Dawn Monroe says
The first thing Id make would be margaritas! Id also make some potato soup.
All Martinez says
I would make anything and everything in a Vitamix blender! I’d probably start with a celebratory smoothie and then try my hand at making almond flour.
meredith says
I would probably make green smoothies the most
Dominique Burleson says
Baby #3 will be starting solids soon, so I definitely need this blender!!! My Ninja is just not making the cut!
Jen @JuanitasCocina says
I would make milkshakes!
Abbey says
I would love to make some yummy smoothies! Mmm… 🙂
DessertForTwo says
oh, what WOULDN’T I make this in the blender? Green smoothies for days! Homemade nut butters!
Tracy says
My usual spinach-mango breakfast smoothie.
Gigi Cuccaro says
I would make smoothies and salsa.
Renee says
Would love to have vitamix to create my wonderful sauces & salad dressings
Victoria says
I would love to make homemade pasta! Super excited!
Miranda says
I would love to make post workout smoothies
carla tasty treats says
spinach beet and red pepper would look great together!
Kristen says
The first thing we would make would probably be a soup (and actually being able to get it smooth!)
Kelly D says
I would make soups (tomato and squash) and sauces.
Jeremy says
Looks delicious. Love making fresh pasta at home. There really is nothing better.
Kelly says
I would love to win a the mack daddy of all mixers!
Laura (Tutti Dolci) says
Gorgeous pasta, love the roasted red pepper. I’d make cashew and almond butter first.
Elise in San Francisco says
I’d try making hot soup recipes!
MaryB says
I would make smoothies and soup first.
Adele K says
I have hand made my pasta since growing up but would love to try it in the Vitamix. Have always wanted one.
Thank you
Suzanne B says
I love the flavor of roasted red peppers……this sounds so scrumptious!
Jessica W says
a green smoothie!
Robin C. says
I’d make a copycat version of Starbuck’s Caramel Mocha Frappaacino! I am so addicted to them, but if I had a Vita-mix they’d be much more affordable!
nora says
Looks like a nice and simple recipe with great taste! Can’t wait to try it!
Nancy says
Smoothies!
Peggie says
Never found the widget. But I would make ricotta cheese cake.
Babs says
I subscribe by email.
Babs says
My husband would be all over the fruit smoothies!
Leslie says
Milkshakes
Corisa says
I’d love to make homemade chocolate almond milk!
TrishInFL says
A smoothie of some sort would be the first thing, for sure!
Colette says
Pasta is my kids favorite food group!
jan says
a million smoothies
sue/the view from great island says
I’ve wanted a Vitamix for so long — I want to make super smooth hummus!!
V. Mayer says
Thanks for the chance to win a Vitamix!
Robin M says
Seeing how I don’t eat like I should I would make use by making green smoothies!
Susan says
I’m a relatively new email subscriber and am so glad I found you.
Susan says
Help. I left my comment first and now can’t get back to the widget! ???
Stephanie Ann says
I’d love to make strawberry banana smoothies!
@frugaliscious says
my son & i loves to make fresh noodles though i mostly make it by hand so winning this blender will definitely going to make our noodle making so much fun & a lot easier & oh a lot cleaner LOL.
hubby will definitely going to enjoy milkshakes & my mom will finally have more smoothies 🙂
Charlette Finley says
I subscribe to your emails!! Love getting them.
Charlette Finley says
Smoothies smoothies and more smoothies!! Mt grandbabies love them!
Marilyn B. says
This pasta dish looks fabulous! I would love to try making soy and almond milks. Also, vean parmesan cheese.
Lynda M. says
I would make homemade salsa and smoothies.
Jessie C. says
I would make blueberry smoothie first
Allison C says
I would make butternut squash soup
Janet Bridge says
Oh, dearest Paula – What a fantastic post and give-away!!
I am about to embark on 40 days of the Master Cleanse and cannot think of a more perfect tool than a Vitamix to get me there!
Happy New Year!
xo
Patty says
Butternut squash soup.
Rust says
Salsa, soups, smoothies.
Kimberly H says
I would blend sauces and smoothies!
Shelly says
I’d make smoothies.
Maria Malaveci says
I would make Pesto…..!
Sharon Farrelly says
I’m with you.
Let’s make pasta
Ashley Cade says
Soups, GREEN smoothies, muffins, bread, almond butter, almond flour – anything!!!
Mary Beth Hunt says
I’d make a really nice smoothie for my picky eater son!
Chrissy says
I asked my boyfriend for a Ninja and I still haven’t received it yet. This would be a much better blessing to continue my road of being healthy.
Chrissy says
I would make healthier versions of ice cream and smoothies of course.
Lorraine says
I would make cashew butter and icecream and soups and everything!!!!
Victoria says
A vitamix? Really? WOW! I have wanted one of these for ages!
Marcia says
Soup. Every time I make soup in my old-fashioned Waring blender it explodes all over. It would be nice not to have to scrub my ceiling every time I make a batch of soup!
(my last incident was with your roasted tomato soup, Paula which is fabulous!)
Linda says
I want to become part of the healthy smoothie generation. Do you think someone who is 68-1/2 is too old for that?
Tyler says
Tomato soup! My old blender just bit the dust.
Erika says
I would make all kinds of things – smoothies, green juice, soup,breakcrumbs. The Vitamix is great as a blender and makeshift food processor.
Jules says
Oh my goodness! I don’t even know how to begin, I have coveted one of these for the longest time. Lots of nut butters for sure! THANK YOU, PAULA, GRAZIE!
Wild Orchid says
I would make all kinds of fruit smoothies!
Thanks for the chance to win!
wildorchid985 AT gmail DOT com
kesha says
I would make some Oreo Almond Butter!
Carla S says
I would make salad dressing,pina colada smoothies, and blueberry smoothies.
Lahonna H. says
Breakfast smoothies, almond butter, and maybe Tomato-basil soup.
Marlene @Nosh My Way says
I would make so many things like soups, smoothies, and blended iced cofefe drinks. Wow what an incredible machine and I have wanted one for a long time.
Jennie H says
Awesome giveaway – fingers crossed!
Alessandra says
I love strawberry smothies!
Annamaria @ Bakewell Junction says
Paula,
I would love to make nut butters.
Annamaria
Amanda Sakovitz says
I would make smoothies
Debbie says
It’s one of the very few appliances I need for my kitchen. There are just so many things I would make. My smoothie in the morning for one would be so much easier to make if I had a Vitamix. I never even thought about making pasta in one, but sure, why not!
Anna Pry says
I want to use it to make my own condiments
laura says
I would make mainly smoothies~!
Diana says
My morning smoothie would be a breeze with this!
Amy L says
I’d like to make almond butter, smoothies, pureed soups…
Thomas Murphy says
I would make smoothies.
Tarah says
I’d make some smoothies!
Amy @Very Culinary says
I got a VItamix last summer – LIFE CHANGING. Loving that pasta!
Kathryn K says
Would love this to make soup,smoothies, sauces, ice cream, condiments ~ basically everything! Thank you for the giveaway 🙂
Joelen says
Your pasta looks gorgeous! Red pepper sauce sounds fantastic too!
Sarah H.P. says
I would make smoothies and homemade dips in this blender!
Rina@Itheecook says
I want this pasta!
Michelle says
Smoothies
Angie says
This pasta looks amazing! And the mixer is too cool!
Amanda says
Wow, I would love to grind wheat berries!!! And make amazing smoothies without smelling my motor smoke at the work or blending frozen ingredients!
itzia says
i would make some mashed cauliflower
Jeanne says
I would do a lot with it – as it is the magic wonder of kitchen appliances. First though I would make homemade baby food for my son!
Shannon says
Almond milk and almond butter!
Gina Guthrie says
I would make nut butters
abby says
strawberry/banana smoothie
Gintare @Gourmantine says
The uses for this wonderful gadget are indeed endless!
Meghan @ Cake 'n' Knife says
I would definitely make all sorts of smoothies and dressings and soups!! First up would be a green smoothie!
Keatyn says
I would make homemade sauces and condiments since I’m allergic to soy and can’t use most store bought ones.
Caroline says
I would make soup! Just found out I have arthritis in my jaw, so homemade soup would be awesome!
Stephanie @ Back For Seconds says
I would make milkshakes…for my husband 😉
Amanda says
I would make salsa for my bf and I.
Jackie {The Beeroness} says
Me! I want it! I’d make beer stuff in it. All day long.
Carla P says
I want to start making smoothies.
tanya says
I can’t believe how beautiful this pasta is! What’s better is the list of ingredients-so simple! Love it!
Joanna says
I would make smoothies!!!
christy e says
Blended coffee
Amanda Bradley says
I would make smoothies, salsa, ice cream, etc, etc.
Heather @ Sugar Dish Me says
Love this fresh pasta Paula! I have never made pasta but always wanted to try!
Milkshakes. Blenders are for milkshakes!
Marlene Pezzuti says
This is the one thing I don’t have in my kitchen! I absolutely would love this Vitamix. My daughter is a runner, a very healthy eater but eats like a bird. I really want to make healthy smoothies and soups and many other things she can drink to keep her weight up. This would be so good for the entire family. I cook healthy but this would be so much better for all of us…….This is a great giveaway. thank you for offering it.
Crystal A. (@EatDrinkClev) says
I would love to make some roasted cauliflower soup. Then smoothies, lotsa smoothies!
Linda says
Soups, sauces, drinks
Bridget says
I use my blender to make an amazing peanut sauce for pasta.
Laura F says
Oh I’ve been drooling over owning a Vitamix forever! Would love to make my daily healthy start veggie juice drinks, soups, smoothies…..and more! Thanks!!!
Lindsay says
I would make smoothies, sauces & grate my Parmesan cheese in it.
Candace C. says
Yummy smoothies!!
Andrea (Quest for Delish) says
I would make smooties, soup and sorbet.
Michelle Del Rosario says
A Vitamix is on my wish list. Would love to whip up a healthy smoothie, soup and so much more…
Tiffany Pendergrass says
Soups and smoothies!
Lynn Snitker says
I would make smoothies! 🙂
John B. says
I think some pretty awesome milkshakes would be made in my new Vitamix!
Carol says
I miss having a blender! I used mine for all kinds of stuff but there is a pasta dish I used it for often and then making chili paste for my homemade chili.
sonya says
I would make smoothies and soups!
Liz says
Smoothies and nut butters!
Lori B says
My current blender belonged to my grandma – she passed on in 1983. Someday the blender will, too 🙂 Would love this for my new version. Thanks for letting us try!
Rob says
Smoothies, soups, sauces. We have smoothies for breakfast at least 5 days a week and our blender has always received a good workout without thinking about the pasta sauces, soups and other uses we put it to.
Lien says
Power smoothies for my kids with kale or spinach, fruits, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, etc.
Shannon says
Been saving for one of these! Everyone in my house says they can find a use for it.
Brenda says
Green smoothies!
ap stewart says
Smoothies and sauces. It is perfect for my athletes in my family since my son and daughter love it after a baseball/softball game.
Tracy says
great
Emily says
Sauces for my pasta dishes for sure!
Heather says
Vitamix + me = happy girl! You have THE best giveaways!
Betty Baez says
Smoothies! and I’m sure hubby and the kids would enjoy some milkshakes.
Phyllis G Davis says
A Vitamix would be an incredible addition to my kitchen and change the way I make sauces, salsas, and smoothies!
Theresa J says
I would love to make soups and smoothies
Kathy says
Smoothies! It would be so nice to have a blender that does not over heat every time I use ice!
Laura B. says
frozen desserts, soup, pasta, dressing, sauces
nisha satwekar says
Bisques, smoothies, sauces, purees for granny 🙂
Linda Delcastilho says
I have been thinking about one of these for so long. Can’t afford one because I can’t work right now due to illness.
Jaye L. says
I would finally be able to start making delicious smoothies and juices. My old blender gave out about a year ago:-( Thanks for the giveaway and delicious recipes!
malerie d. says
a friend made “fondue” in this blender and it was great!
Eric says
Winning a Vitamix would be a life changer for me
Cherie Barnaby says
Wow! This is a great giveaway. I can’t imagine all the great things I’d be making with a new vitamix.
Deb says
Smoothies, flours, nut butters, sauces, and slushy cocktails!
Jan says
I would make sauces, both savory and sweet.
Valerie Eskenazi says
I have been wanting one forever to make smoothies, but I can’t afford the heavy price tag. My regular blender cannot handle any tough jobs. I would be thrilled to win!!
Christina says
Green smoothies to start.
Athena R says
Baby food for my little guy.
Patty says
I’d make salsa!
Lauren says
I would use this to make pesto!
Maureen C says
I would love to make some awesome smoothies!
James Herrin says
Would use the vitamix daily. From breakfast smoothies to soups for dinner all in part to make me and my family healthier!
Jessica says
Love the red pepper pasta!
I would use the blender to make smoothies for my boys and lots of purees for baking/cooking.
Nichole V. says
Margaritas!!
Lana says
Smoothies!
Stalena says
Anything it would allow me to make in it!!!
Megan says
making your own flour in a blender sounds awesome!
Naomi says
cashew milk!
Laura says
Oh man, I would really love to make my own nut milks!
Ashley Outland says
Smoothies, dressings, & sauces!!!
Lisa says
Pesto!!!
mariana says
Ooo I’ve always wanted to learn how to make pasta homemade! Thanks for the recipe.
Roseanne A says
Potato soup!
Alycia says
I would make some great green smoothies to get some veggies in my kid!
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Rachel (Harmonious Homestead) says
I would LOVE a mixer that could grind grains and make nut butters. Yum!
Tina W says
After the week I’ve had, I think I would make Pina Coladas!!!
Terry Cross says
I have been wanting this machine forever. It’s a real gem in the kitchen… Sooo many uses.
Laura G says
Smoothies!! And tons of other things!
Lexi says
I would give it to my fiancé as a weddin gift. He has always talked about wanting a vitamix and he loves to cook!
Meredith In Sock Monkey Slippers says
This looks fabulous! I would make soups galore!
sabrina says
I would make about every kind of nut butter possible! And I’d probably make soup everyday!
Angela Napolitano says
Beautiful pasta! I’ll have to try this one. Thanks for sharing.
Jenny N says
I would make my smoothies everyday (sometimes multiple times a day)and I would make my salad dressing in this Vitamix as well as soups and I am sure I will come up with many things. I have always wanted a Vitamix.
Melinda H says
I would make nut milks, nut butters, and smoothies!
Teresa Organ says
Salsa!
Elizabeth says
Amazing! I have been drooling over Vitamixes for years but never dreamed they’d be willing to give one away! Also excited to try another flavored (infused? Who knows) pasta recipe – yumm!
Gail says
Some kind of cold soup – not sure what yet – its really hot in FL right now.
George Ann Over says
I love fresh raw juices.
HilLesha says
I’d fix homemade peanut butter, salsa, healthy smoothies, etc.
BECKY EVANS says
I would make a Peach Shake.
Dani D says
Oh what wouldn’t I make! Green smoothies (and the dates would finally be chopped fully!), blended soups, juices, healthy banana ice cream…
Debby B says
I would love to try making smoothies for my two boys and lots of amazing soups, finally some all natural homemade peanut butter! Wow! How fun would that be! Thanks for the fun giveaway!!! Love your recipes!!!
tk says
smoothies, of course, and hummus and other creamy dips!
TaraO says
I’d make smoothies and homemade peanut butter.
Lucy says
I would make smoothies, nut butters, pasta sauces and home-ground flours.
Peter says
The VITAMIX is powerful, time saving and amazingly versatile. I’ve had the opportunity to use them at friends’ homes. There is almost nothing it can’t do … fast, efficiently and better. I have long wanted one of my own.
Certainly it can make smoothies, peanut butter and humus but, I am looking forward to using the VITAMIX to make a Sauce Nantua … and doing some serious bread baking !!!
Lynda M. says
I would make salsa and smoothies! I have wanted a Vitamix FOREVER!!
Suzanne says
veggie and fruit smoothies
Jonathan Baker says
Blended coffee drinks, for sure!
Laurie Reinmann says
Love the pasta!
Kristina says
That pasta looks great! I really want to make pasta this week for Valentine’s day and we have a ton of red peppers in the fridge at the moment, so this would be perfect.
Vitamixes are amazing machines (my parents had one when I was growing up). While I would use it for a lot of different kitchen tasks, I think I would probably use it mostly for making beverages like almond milk and fruit/vegetable smoothies, since the blenders I’ve tried that with previously aren’t strong enough. My smoothies seem to always have full seeds in them and I’m afraid I’m going to work my blender too hard!
Amy Tong says
There are so many recipes that I wanted to try using this beauty. But I think I would try to make Chocolate hazelnut spread first. 🙂
Tara says
I would make soup!
saminde gumer says
i would make smoothies and shakes with the blender.
latanya says
smoothies and soups