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This simple Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta with Melted Burrata is a great go-to dinner any time of year! Quick, easy, creamy (yum!) and so delicious! Pasta tossed together with a roasted red pepper tomato basil sauce with sun-dried tomatoes mixed in! Toss the hot creamy pasta up with burrata cheese, it’s so yummy! And everything is made all in one pot, keeping dishes to a minimum. Truly one of those all-in-one dinners that everyone at the table will love.
It’s that weird time of year between winter and spring. Some days you see spring shining through with sunshine and mild temps. Then others days it can be blustery and cold, leaving you craving a cozier dinner.
Lately, I’ve been so excited for fresh, bright, and even light spring recipes. But then I have those blustery days where I just feel like comforting pasta!
I made this last week, on a snowy day with grey skies, and it hit the spot perfectly! It’s a warm creamy pasta, but still feels nice for springtime with lots of bright, fresh herbs!
I ended up keeping this vegetarian and making the whole meal in one pot. It’s a relatively quick pasta dinner that’s just so yummy.
I made a roasted red pepper sauce that does require a blender. But other than that, this dish comes together without too much effort. Love that!
For the sauce, everything is blended up in a food processor. Roasted red peppers, toasted walnuts (any nut will work, or you can use seeds too, I love pumpkin seeds), tomato paste, garlic, fresh herbs, olive oil, a splash of vinegar, smoked paprika, and a touch of cayenne.
It’s such a delicious sauce. I’m loving mixing roasted red peppers and sun-dried tomatoes. Together they create such great flavor, very Italian.
Now onto the pasta. You need a big pot for this. Use one that you use to boil up a large batch of pasta in so you have lots of room to work. Be sure it’s big enough to allow the pasta room to expand as it soaks up water.
First, add the red pepper sauce and butter to the pot, then add the water. Let the mix come to a light boil. Now add in the dry pasta and let the pasta cook. Usually, around 10 minutes or so, until it’s just al dente.
The pasta will soak up the water we added to the red pepper sauce.
When the pasta is soft, I add freshly grated parmesan cheese, a mix of Italian herbs, and then sun-dried tomatoes, my favorite part!
The next step is fun. Pour the hot pasta over the burrata cheese and gently toss. The cheese will melt into the pasta making an already delicious meal, even better.
And just like I always do, finish up with fresh herbs. Simple, simple – just what we love!
Looking for Italian recipes? Here are a few ideas:
One Pot Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta with Whipped Ricotta.
Lastly, if you make this Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta with Melted Burrata, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
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I did not add the buratta (keeping it a bit healthier on a weeknight) but it was still delicious with some extra pepper and chili flakes!
Hey Brianna,
Happy Friday! So glad to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks for making it and sharing your feedback! xT
So yummy. Paired with grilled chicken and it was a huge hit with our dinner guests
Thanks Kristen! Love to hear that this dish was enjoyed, I appreciate you making it! xT
I made this last night for our weekly wine tasting. It was delicious! I cooked the pasta separate though but followed the directions other than that. I thinned it out just a little with some pasta water. It was a huge hit and I’ll definitely make it again
Hey Susan,
I appreciate you giving this recipe a try and your comment, so glad to hear it turned out well! xT
Terribly bland! The water I. The recipie took away from the flavor. I would think cooking the noodles separately and then pouring the purée over would have been better. Disappointed
Hi Valerie,
Thanks for trying this recipe and sharing your feedback, so very sorry to hear it was not enjoyed! xx
Me and my boyfriend made this a couple weeks ago and we loved it!!! It’s so creamy and we loved the kick with the spice! I then made it for my parents recently too, and they really enjoyed it. I definitely will be checking out more of your recipes in the future!
Thanks so much Rachel!! I love to hear that this dish turned out well for you, I appreciate you making it! xT
I’m making this right now – had it at our son’s and it was amazing. I do have one question, if you cook the pasta in the sauce until done – the comment about keeping the pasta water in case it’s needed. What pasta water or am I missing something.
Hi Becky! Sometimes I just keep some pasta water if I want to add more flavor/liquid to the sauce 🙂 xT
But there isn’t any pasta water to save….because the pasta gets cooked in the sauce. Right?
Right, you do not need to drain the pasta water, it becomes part of the sauce:)