Creamy Red Pepper Pasta with Burrata & Herbs Recipe
Creamy Red Pepper Pasta with Burrata & Herbs is a flavorful and visually stunning dish featuring roasted red bell peppers blended into a rich, creamy sauce. Tossed with your choice of pasta and topped with fresh burrata cheese and aromatic basil, this recipe is perfect for an impressive yet easy-to-make meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta
- 12 ounces 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
- Burrata cheese, for topping
- Fresh basil, for garnish
- Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Roast the Peppers: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the whole red bell peppers on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes until the skins become charred and blistered. Remove from the oven and allow to cool before peeling.
- 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 the pasta and set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: Once the roasted peppers have cooled, peel off the skins and discard the seeds. In a blender or food processor, combine the roasted peppers, heavy cream, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Blend until completely smooth.
- 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 allow the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Add the cooked pasta directly into the skillet with the sauce. Toss thoroughly to coat every strand of pasta evenly with the creamy red pepper sauce.
- Serve with Burrata: Remove the skillet from heat. Plate the pasta and top generously with torn pieces of creamy burrata cheese.
- Garnish: Sprinkle fresh basil leaves over the top for freshness and a burst of color.
- Finish with Parmesan: If desired, grate fresh Parmesan cheese over the pasta just before serving for added flavor and richness.
Notes
- Roasting the peppers gives the sauce a deep, smoky flavor. You can also use jarred roasted red peppers in a pinch, but fresh roasting is recommended.
- For extra heat, increase the red pepper flakes or add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the sauce.
- Burrata cheese adds a creamy, indulgent texture—if you can’t find burrata, fresh mozzarella can be a substitute.
- Parmesan cheese is optional but recommended for extra savory flavor.
- Make sure to save some pasta water before draining; you can add a splash to the sauce if it needs thinning.
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