Description
A rich and velvety pasta dish made with roasted red peppers, finished with creamy burrata and fresh herbs. Perfect for cozy dinners or impressing guests with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces spaghetti or linguine
- 2 large roasted red peppers (or 1 cup jarred, drained)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 burrata cheese balls (about 4 oz each)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: Crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta according to package instructions.
- In a blender, combine roasted red peppers, garlic, and heavy cream. Blend until smooth.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Pour in the blended sauce and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat. Add pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce.
- Let pasta simmer in the sauce for 1–2 minutes.
- Tear burrata over the top and garnish with chopped basil and optional red pepper flakes.
- Serve warm and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Warm burrata slightly before topping to help it melt smoothly.
- Blend sauce thoroughly for a creamy consistency.
- Use pasta water to adjust sauce texture as needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: red pepper pasta, creamy pasta, burrata pasta, easy dinner, vegetarian recipe