Description
A rich and creamy pasta dish featuring roasted red pepper sauce and topped with burrata cheese, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces pasta (your choice: spaghetti, fettuccine, or penne)
- 2 large red bell peppers, roasted and peeled
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh basil, for garnish
- Burrata cheese, for topping
- Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Roast the bell peppers: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the red bell peppers on a baking sheet and roast them for 25-30 minutes until the skins are charred. Once roasted, remove them from the oven and allow them to cool.
- Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add your chosen pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the sauce: Once the peppers have cooled, peel off the skins and remove the seeds. In a blender or food processor, combine the roasted peppers, heavy cream, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if you’re using them). Blend until smooth.
- Sauté the sauce: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Pour in the blended pepper sauce and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Combine pasta and sauce: Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the sauce. Toss until the pasta is well coated in the creamy red pepper mixture.
- Serve with burrata: Remove the skillet from heat. Transfer the pasta to serving bowls, topping with generous pieces of burrata cheese.
- Add a fresh touch: Sprinkle fresh basil over the top for a burst of flavor and vibrant color.
- Finish with parmesan: If desired, grate some fresh Parmesan cheese over the top before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, consider incorporating other herbs like oregano or adding vegetables like spinach.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg