Creamy Red Pepper Pasta with Burrata and Herbs
A luxurious pasta dish that features roasted red bell peppers blended into a silky sauce, topped with creamy burrata and fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing, Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 lbs red bell peppers, stemmed and thinly sliced
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 sprigs fresh oregano
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 ½ cups vegetable stock
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese (plus extra for garnish)
- ½ cup packed fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 ball (8 oz) burrata cheese
- 2 medium shallots, thinly sliced
- 1 lb linguine
Instructions
- Sauté the shallots and garlic in olive oil over medium heat for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the sliced red bell peppers, thyme, oregano, and rosemary, and sauté for 10-12 minutes.
- Blend the roasted mixture with balsamic vinegar and vegetable stock until smooth.
- Incorporate heavy cream and parmesan into the sauce and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Cook the linguine in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente.
- Combine the drained linguine with the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed.
- Finish with fresh parsley and toss to combine.
- Serve topped with burrata and extra parmesan.
Notes
Use ripe, sweet red bell peppers for best flavor. Substitute burrata with fresh mozzarella if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 66g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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