Go Back

Roasted Red Pepper Pasta

Switch out that marinara on pasta night for a rich, creamy roasted red pepper sauce and top it off with fresh burrata.
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Entree, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb fettuccine of pappardelle
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ cup diced white onion
  • 3-4 whole garlic cloves
  • 16 oz jarred roasted red peppers drained
  • 14.5 oz diced tomatoes drained
  • cups heavy cream
  • cup parmesan
  • salt and pepper
  • 8 oz burrata
  • ¼ cup fresh basil

Method
 

  1. Cook dried pasta in salted boiling water according to package directions or cook fresh pasta for 1-2 minutes
  2. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and garlic cloves and saute 3-4 minutes or until onions are translucent.
  3. Add in peppers, tomatoes, and heavy cream. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
  4. Carefully pour the cream/pepper mixture into a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
  5. Pour the sauce back in the pan and add cheese and salt and pepper to taste. Simmer an additional 5 minutes
  6. Ladle in pasta and toss to coat. Top with torn burrata and basil leaves and serve.