Creamy Red Pepper Pasta with Burrata (Printable)

Velvety roasted red pepper sauce coats pasta, topped with creamy burrata and fresh basil for an impressive Italian-inspired main dish.

# Required Ingredients:

→ Pasta

01 - 12 oz pasta (spaghetti, fettuccine, or penne)

→ Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

02 - 2 large red bell peppers
03 - 1 cup heavy cream
04 - 1 clove garlic, minced
05 - 1 tbsp olive oil
06 - 1/2 tsp salt
07 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
08 - 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes

→ To Serve

09 - 2 balls burrata cheese (about 4 oz each)
10 - Fresh basil leaves for garnish
11 - Parmesan cheese for serving

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Place red bell peppers on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes, turning occasionally, until skins are charred. Remove from oven, cover with foil, and let cool. Peel and deseed peppers once cooled.
02 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
03 - In a blender or food processor, combine roasted peppers, heavy cream, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Blend until completely smooth.
04 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Pour in the blended sauce and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
05 - Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat thoroughly in the creamy sauce.
06 - Divide pasta among serving bowls. Tear burrata cheese and arrange generously on top of each bowl. Garnish with fresh basil leaves and Parmesan cheese if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • This sauce comes together faster than you can set the table and tastes like something from a tiny Italian trattoria
  • The way burrata melts into the warm pasta creates the most incredible creamy texture that restaurant chefs dream about
02 -
  • Do not skip the charring step on the peppers because that smoky flavor is absolutely essential to the final sauce
  • Reserve some pasta water before draining because sometimes this sauce needs just a splash to loosen up
03 -
  • Add a splash of white wine to your simmering sauce for a sophisticated brightness
  • Cashew cream works surprisingly well if you need this to be dairy-free
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