Description
Indulge in a luxurious and creamy pasta dish with this recipe for Creamy Red Pepper Pasta with Burrata and Herbs. Roasted red peppers blended with cream and Parmesan create a rich sauce that coats every strand of pasta, topped with luscious burrata cheese and fresh herbs for a burst of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 ounces pasta (such as rigatoni or fettuccine)
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jar (12 oz) roasted red peppers, drained
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
For Serving:
- 2 balls fresh burrata cheese
- ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- Crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until soft, then add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add roasted red peppers and cook for another 2 minutes. Blend the mixture until smooth.
- Finish the Dish: Return the sauce to the pan, add cream and Parmesan, season with salt and pepper. Simmer, then toss the pasta with the sauce until coated. Plate the pasta and top with torn burrata, basil, parsley, and red pepper flakes.
Notes
- For a vegan version, use cashew cream and dairy-free cheese.
- Add sautéed mushrooms or spinach for extra veggies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
