Creamy Red Pepper Pasta with Burrata (Printable)

Velvety roasted red pepper sauce coats pasta, topped with creamy burrata and fresh herbs for an impressive Italian-inspired dish.

# What You 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

→ To Serve

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

# Steps:

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. 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 Advice:

01 -
  • The roasted pepper sauce comes together in minutes but tastes like it simmered all afternoon
  • Burrata melting into warm pasta might be one of the most luxurious things you can put on a plate
  • This looks and tastes impressive enough for dinner guests but comes together on a busy weeknight
02 -
  • Don't rush the pepper-roasting step, those charred bits are where all that deep, smoky flavor comes from
  • Letting the sauce simmer for those 5 minutes is crucial, it transforms from thin and watery to luxuriously coating
  • Get everything ready before you start because this moves fast once the sauce hits the pan
03 -
  • Use jarred roasted peppers in a pinch, though fresh roasted ones have significantly better flavor
  • Let the burrata come to room temperature while you cook, so it melts beautifully when it hits the warm pasta
Go Back