Creamy Red Pepper Pasta with Burrata & Fresh Herbs Recipe
This Creamy Red Pepper Pasta with Burrata & Herbs features a luscious roasted red pepper sauce blended with cream and garlic, tossed with your favorite pasta, and topped with creamy burrata and fresh basil. Perfectly balanced with a hint of heat from red pepper flakes and an optional Parmesan finish, this vibrant dish is a comforting, elegant meal that’s easy to prepare and sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta
- 12 ounces pasta (spaghetti, fettuccine, or penne)
Roasted Red Pepper 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. Remove from the oven and let them cool completely.
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add your choice of pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta and set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: Once the peppers have cooled, peel off their skins and remove the seeds. Place the roasted peppers, heavy cream, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using) into a blender or food processor. Blend until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Sauté the Sauce: 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 heat and thicken the sauce slightly.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Add the cooked pasta directly into the skillet with the sauce. Toss thoroughly to ensure every strand or piece of pasta is evenly coated with the creamy red pepper sauce.
- Serve with Burrata: Remove the skillet from the heat. Plate the pasta into serving bowls and top each with generous pieces of creamy burrata cheese.
- Garnish: Sprinkle fresh basil leaves over the pasta for added aroma and a burst of color.
- Finish with Parmesan: Optionally, grate fresh Parmesan cheese over the top of each dish before serving for extra savory richness.
Notes
- Roasting the peppers brings out their natural sweetness and adds depth to the sauce.
- Feel free to use any pasta shape you prefer; spaghetti, fettuccine, or penne work best for holding the sauce.
- Adjust red pepper flakes according to your preferred spice level.
- Burrata adds a rich creaminess; if unavailable, fresh mozzarella can be a substitute.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or a non-dairy cream alternative.
- To speed up roasting, you can use jarred roasted red peppers, but fresh roasted peppers provide a superior flavor.
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