Description
This roasted pepper pasta is all about bold flavor and silky texture. Sweet, charred red peppers blend into a smooth cream sauce that hugs every strand of pasta, while torn burrata melts right in for a rich, velvety finish. It’s simple enough for a weeknight but feels elevated enough to serve when you want to impress. Expect a dish that’s comforting, colorful, and completely crave-worthy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz pasta such as spaghetti, penne, or fettuccine
- 2 large red bell peppers, roasted and skins removed
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Pinch red chili flakes (optional)
- Fresh basil leaves, for topping
- Burrata cheese
- Grated Parmesan, optional
With just a handful of accessible ingredients, you can build a creamy pepper sauce that tastes restaurant-level while staying easy and approachable for home cooking.
Instructions
- Char the peppers: Heat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place whole peppers on a baking tray and roast until blistered and slightly blackened, about 25–30 minutes. Let them cool, then peel away the skins and discard seeds.
- Boil the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Cook pasta according to package directions until tender with a slight bite. Drain and reserve a splash of pasta water.
- Blend the sauce: Add roasted peppers, cream, garlic, salt, pepper, and chili flakes to a blender. Purée until completely smooth and glossy.
- Warm the sauce: Heat olive oil in a wide pan over medium heat. Pour in the blended mixture and let it gently simmer for about 5 minutes to deepen the flavor.
- Combine: Add drained pasta to the pan and toss until every piece is coated. If needed, add a little reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce.
- Plate and top: Divide pasta into bowls. Tear burrata over the hot pasta so it softens into the sauce.
- Finish: Scatter fresh basil on top and add Parmesan if you like an extra savory note. Serve immediately while warm and creamy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
Nutrition
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Fat: 30 g