Description
Creamy Red Pepper Pasta with Burrata & Herbs is a vibrant and comforting dish that marries the rich flavors of roasted red peppers with a luscious cream sauce. Topped with creamy burrata cheese and fresh herbs, this pasta is perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or special gatherings. Its mouthwatering aroma and stunning appearance make it a standout choice that will impress your family and guests alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 1 cup roasted red peppers (jarred or homemade)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 oz burrata cheese
- 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients by chopping basil and mincing garlic.
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet over medium heat, drizzle olive oil and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add roasted red peppers and cook for a few minutes. Stir in heavy cream and let it simmer until slightly thickened.
- Mix in Parmesan cheese, then add drained pasta along with reserved pasta water to achieve desired consistency.
- Stir in fresh basil, season with salt and pepper, and serve topped with burrata cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 90mg