Creamy Red Pepper Pasta with Burrata (Printer View)

Velvety roasted red pepper sauce coats pasta, topped with creamy burrata and fresh basil for an impressive yet simple Italian-inspired dinner.

# What you'll need:

→ Pasta

01 - 12 oz pasta (spaghetti, fettuccine, or penne)

→ Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

02 - 2 large red bell peppers
03 - 1 cup heavy cream
04 - 1 clove garlic, minced
05 - 1 tbsp olive oil
06 - 1/2 tsp salt
07 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
08 - 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes

→ To Serve

09 - 2 balls burrata cheese (about 4 oz each)
10 - Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
11 - Parmesan cheese, for serving

# Method:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Place red bell peppers on a baking sheet and roast for 25–30 minutes, turning occasionally, until skins are charred. Remove from oven, cover with foil, and let cool. Peel and deseed peppers once cooled.
02 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
03 - In a blender or food processor, combine roasted peppers, heavy cream, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Blend until completely smooth.
04 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Pour in the blended sauce and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
05 - Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat thoroughly in the creamy sauce.
06 - Divide pasta among serving bowls. Tear burrata cheese and arrange generously on top of each bowl. Garnish with fresh basil leaves and, if desired, a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately while the burrata is creamy and luscious.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The sauce comes together in minutes but tastes like it simmered for hours
  • Burrata creates this incredible creamy contrast that makes every bite feel indulgent
02 -
  • Do not rush the pepper charring step that smoky flavor is the whole personality of the dish
  • Blend the sauce longer than you think necessary until it is completely silky smooth
03 -
  • If the sauce seems too thick, whisk in a splash of pasta water until it is the consistency you want
  • You can roast the peppers up to three days ahead and keep them in the refrigerator
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