Name: Burrata Pasta Shells with Roasted Garlic & Lemon Cream
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Ingredients: 12 oz shell pasta (conchiglioni): holds pockets of sauce for maximum flavor; 8 oz burrata cheese: adds creamy indulgence and texture contrast; 1 cup heavy cream: creates the rich, smooth base of the sauce; 1 head roasted garlic (about 10-12 cloves): gives a mellow, sweet flavor base; 2 tbsp lemon juice plus zest of 1 lemon: brightens and balances the richness; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese: adds savory depth and helps thicken the sauce; 1 tbsp olive oil: starts the garlic base and enriches the sauce; 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional): adds subtle heat and dimension; 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley: finishes with color and fresh herbal note

Description

Creamy shell pasta tossed in a silky lemon-garlic sauce and topped with luscious burrata cheese. Each bite is rich, citrusy, and filled with sweet roasted garlic flavor.

Ingredients

Scale

12 oz shell pasta (conchiglioni): holds pockets of sauce for maximum flavor
8 oz burrata cheese: adds creamy indulgence and texture contrast
1 cup heavy cream: creates the rich, smooth base of the sauce
1 head roasted garlic (about 10–12 cloves): gives a mellow, sweet flavor base
2 tbsp lemon juice plus zest of 1 lemon: brightens and balances the richness
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese: adds savory depth and helps thicken the sauce
1 tbsp olive oil: starts the garlic base and enriches the sauce
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional): adds subtle heat and dimension
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley: finishes with color and fresh herbal note

Instructions

Preheat oven to 200°C (390°F) for roasting garlic. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Place the garlic head on foil, drizzle with olive oil, wrap, and roast for 40–45 minutes until cloves are soft and caramelized.
Once roasted, squeeze garlic cloves into a skillet with olive oil over medium heat and stir gently.
Add cream, lemon juice, and zest. Simmer gently, then stir in Parmesan until smooth. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
Cook pasta until al dente. Reserve 1/2 to 1 cup pasta water, drain pasta, and toss into sauce gently. Adjust sauce consistency with pasta water if needed.
Turn off heat. Top pasta with burrata and scatter parsley. Cover for 1 minute to let burrata soften slightly.
Serve warm in bowls. Let guests break burrata and mix into pasta for a creamy finish.

Notes

Use fresh lemon juice and zest for best flavor.
Let burrata come to room temperature before using for optimal melting.
Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency as needed.
Roast garlic in advance to save time on busy days.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 550
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 290mg
Fat: 30g
Saturated Fat: 15g
Unsaturated Fat: 13g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 55g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 18g
Cholesterol: 75mg

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