Description
Creamy Red Pepper Pasta with Burrata & Herbs is a delightful dish that combines the sweet richness of roasted red peppers with creamy burrata cheese and fresh herbs. This ultimate recipe is not only easy to prepare but also offers a beautiful presentation perfect for impressing family and friends. With just a handful of ingredients, you can create a comforting meal that bursts with flavor and texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces pasta (spaghetti, fettuccine, or penne)
- 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
- Fresh basil for garnish
- Burrata cheese for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and roast the red bell peppers on a baking sheet for 25-30 minutes until charred. Let cool before peeling.
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- Blend roasted peppers, heavy cream, garlic, salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes until smooth.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; add the sauce and cook for about 5 minutes.
- Toss cooked pasta in the skillet with the sauce until well coated.
- Serve topped with burrata cheese and fresh basil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 90mg