Description
Indulge in a creamy and flavorful pasta dish with this Creamy Red Pepper Pasta with Burrata & Herbs recipe. Roasted red peppers, savory herbs, and luscious burrata cheese come together to create a luxurious yet simple meal that’s perfect for a cozy night in.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 ounces pasta (such as rigatoni, penne, or fettuccine)
Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (12-ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
To Serve:
- 8 ounces burrata cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil the pasta until al dente, then drain and set aside, reserving some pasta water.
- Prepare the sauce: Sauté onions and garlic, then add red peppers, cream, Parmesan, salt, and pepper. Simmer until thickened.
- Combine: Toss the pasta in the sauce, adding reserved pasta water if needed.
- Serve: Divide into bowls, top with burrata, basil, and parsley.
Notes
- To add protein, serve with grilled chicken or shrimp.
- For a dairy-free version, use cashew cream and omit the burrata.
- The roasted red pepper sauce can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
