Creamy Red Pepper Pasta with Burrata (Printable)

Velvety roasted red pepper sauce coats tender pasta, crowned with creamy burrata and fresh basil for an elegant Italian-inspired dish.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Pasta

01 - 12 oz 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
11 - Parmesan cheese (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 (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. 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 sauce comes together faster than delivery arrives but tastes like something from a proper Italian kitchen
  • That moment when warm burrata meets the pasta and creates the most luxurious creamy coating
02 -
  • Don't rush the peeling step, or you'll end up with tough bits of skin in your silky sauce
  • Blend the sauce longer than you think necessary—those extra seconds make the difference between good and ethereal
03 -
  • Reserve a cup of pasta water before draining—it's your secret weapon if the sauce gets too thick
  • Buy extra burrata because someone will absolutely ask for seconds
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