Creamy Red Pepper Pasta with Burrata & Herbs
A delicious and comforting pasta dish with a creamy red pepper sauce, topped with burrata cheese and fresh herbs. Perfect for weeknights or special dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz pasta (linguine or fettuccine)
- 2 large red bell peppers
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz burrata cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (basil or parsley) for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sautéing for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the roasted red bell peppers (pureed or chopped) to the skillet and stir well.
- Pour in the heavy cream, mixing everything together. Let it simmer for a few minutes until slightly thickened.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the cooked pasta to the sauce, tossing until well coated.
- Serve topped with torn burrata cheese and fresh herbs.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Keep burrata cheese separate until ready to serve. Reheat pasta with a splash of cream or water to loosen the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg