Creamy Red Pepper Pasta with Burrata (Print Version)

Luscious pasta with roasted red pepper sauce topped with creamy burrata and fresh herbs for an impressive 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 (optional)

→ To Serve

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

# How To Make It:

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 (if using). 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.
07 - Garnish with fresh basil leaves and, if desired, a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately while the burrata is creamy and luscious.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The roasted red pepper sauce creates an incredibly silky restaurant quality coating that feels luxurious without requiring professional skills
  • It comes together in just 35 minutes but tastes like something that simmered all day
02 -
  • Don't rush the pepper roasting process since that charred skin is what creates the deep smoky flavor foundation
  • Let the sauce cool slightly before blending to prevent hot liquid from expanding too aggressively in your blender
03 -
  • Char the peppers directly over a gas flame for even more intense smoky flavor if you have a gas stove
  • Use the hottest tap water possible when rinsing the blender to make cleanup effortless
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