Creamy Red Pepper Pasta with Burrata & Herbs Recipe
Creamy Red Pepper Pasta with Burrata & Herbs is a vibrant and luscious dish featuring roasted red bell peppers blended into a silky cream sauce, tossed with your choice of pasta, and topped with rich burrata cheese and fresh basil. This elegant yet easy-to-make recipe is perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a flavorful weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta
- 12 ounces of pasta (spaghetti, fettuccine, or penne)
Sauce
- 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)
Toppings & Garnish
- Fresh basil, for garnish
- Burrata cheese, for topping
- Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Roast the Peppers: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the red bell peppers on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes until the skins are charred and blistered. Remove from the oven and allow to cool until easy to handle.
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add your chosen pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: Once the peppers have cooled, peel off the skins and discard the seeds. Place the roasted peppers into a blender or food processor along with the heavy cream, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Sauté: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Pour in the blended red pepper sauce and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, to warm through and develop flavors.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the sauce. Toss thoroughly to coat the pasta evenly with the creamy red pepper sauce.
- Serve with Burrata: Remove the skillet from heat. Transfer the pasta to serving bowls and top with generous pieces of burrata cheese.
- Garnish: Sprinkle fresh basil leaves over the pasta to add a fragrant herbaceous note and vibrant color.
- Finish with Parmesan: If desired, grate fresh Parmesan cheese on top before serving to enhance the dish’s savory depth.
Notes
- Roasting the peppers adds a sweet, smoky depth to the sauce, but you can use jarred roasted red peppers in a pinch.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or a plant-based cream alternative.
- The red pepper flakes are optional but add a nice subtle heat when included.
- Burrata is best added fresh just before serving to keep its creamy texture.
- This dish pairs well with a crisp green salad and crusty bread.
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