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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.
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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!
Here are the details
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!
FAQ:
Can I use a different pasta shape?
Yes—short shapes with ridges or cups (rigatoni, fusilli, shells) hold the creamy sauce best. Long noodles work, but you may need a bit more water and stirring.
How do I make this nut-free?
Swap the walnuts for pepitas or sunflower seeds. The sauce stays creamy, just a touch less rich.
What if I don’t have burrata?
Use ricotta or whipped ricotta for a lighter, fluffy finish, or tear fresh mozzarella and fold it in so it melts in ribbons.
How spicy is it, and how can I adjust?
It has gentle warmth from cayenne and chili flakes. Reduce or skip the cayenne for mild; for more heat, add chili flakes to taste when serving so the spice stays bright.
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!
Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta with Melted Burrata
Ingredients
- 1 jar (12-ounce) roasted red peppers, drained
- 1/3 cup toasted nuts/seeds, walnuts, pumpkin, etc.
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 cloves garlic, smashed
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, oregano, or parsley
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, (I use the oil from the sun-dried tomatoes)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider or champagne vinegar
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1/2-1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 1 pound short cut pasta
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 1/2 cup oil packed sun-dried tomatoes, sliced
- 1 cup grated parmesan
- 1 cup fresh basil or mixed Italian herbs, chopped
- chili flakes
- 2 or 3 balls burrata cheese, at room temperature
Instructions
- 1. To make the red pepper sauce. In a blender or food processor, combine the red peppers, reserving 1 whole pepper or about 1/3 of the jar for later, walnuts, tomato paste, garlic, herbs, olive oil, vinegar, honey, paprika, cayenne, and a generous pinch of salt. Blend until smooth, about 1 minute.2. Set a large pot with sides over medium-high heat. Add the butter, red pepper sauce, and 3 1/2 cups water. Bring to a boil, add the pasta, season with salt, and cook, stirring often, until the pasta is al dente, 8-12 minutes. Do not drain the pasta water. If needed, add additional water to help the pasta cook.4. Slice the reserved red pepper and stir in the pasta, sun-dried tomatoes, parmesan, and herbs. Toss until very creamy. 5. Arrange the burrata in a serving bowl, pour the hot pasta and sauce over the burrata, then gently toss to allow the burrata to melt into the pasta. Serve the pasta topped with fresh parmesan and herbs. Enjoy!
Nutrition
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Did you make this recipe? Please rate & comment below.
Hi Tieghan,
I made this for my husband and I tonight and it was outstanding! I have to admit I didn’t trust myself to make the pasta with the sauce so I did it separately and just added pasta water to sauce until it was creamy. Really excellent, thank you!
Hi Trisha,
Perfect!! Love to hear that this recipe was enjoyed and thanks so much for making it! Happy Mother’s Day!💐
This was so delicious! thanks again for coming up with such a delicious dish!
I forgot to give you the 5 stars!
Thanks again:)
Hi Judith,
Happy Friday!!🥑🍑 I love to hear that this recipe was a hit, thanks a lot for making it and sharing your review! xT
Really which I hadn’t added more than 3 1/2 cups of water to cook the pasta. It made the sauce watery. Sad I wasted my money and time bc it would’ve been delicious for sure.
Hi Heidi,
Thanks for making this recipe and sharing your feedback! How much water did you use? Let me know how I can help! xT
I’m planning this recipe for a group. I have 2x 8oz balls, what size do you recommend for this recipe?
Thanks! Looks yummy
Hey Azure,
What size group are you serving? Are you doubling this recipe? You can really use as much or as little cheese as you like:) Let me know if I can help in any other way! xT
This is comfort in a bowl. So yummy. I had some Trader Joe’s red bell pepper pesto on hand so I used that and I put it in the blender to make it more smooth. I did still end up adding the vinegar, honey and smoked paprika to it. My husband and I love burrata but our daughters don’t (crazy pants!) so they added shredded mozzarella to theirs. The whole family loved it. Trofie pasta gripped the sauce really well. It’s a super yummy dish that comes together really easily. Will add this to the “easy and comforting” list of recipes!
Hey Sarah,
Wonderful!! I love to hear that this recipe turned out well for you, thanks so much for making it! Thanks for sharing what worked well for you! xx
YUM! I was very skeptical about mixing the 3 1/2 cups water in, but trust the process. It cooked down beautifully. The pasta was amazing, and the creamy burata adds an amazing touch of creaminess! Some Italian sausage might be nice, but it doesn’t necessarily need it.
Hey Kat,
Wonderful!! I love to hear that this recipe turned out well for you, thanks so much for making it! xx
I had to use a lot more water to get the pasta to cook, which watered down the sauce. It definitely needs some sort of Protein like Italian sausage! Needs more spice!
Hi Susan,
Thanks for trying this recipe and sharing your feedback, sorry to hear it wasn’t enjoyed! xx
What if I don’t have any peppers!? Can I omit them?
Hi Lilibeth,
Sure, that would be just fine for you to do! Let me know how this recipe turns out, I hope you love it! xT
This recipe OMG. It’s incredible!!
Hey Tiffany,
Happy Wednesday!! Thanks a bunch for trying this recipe and your comment, so glad to hear it was a hit! xx
Wonderful! Are you able to freeze this recipe once the pasta and sauce have been mixed together?
Hey Maggie,
Happy Wednesday!! Thanks a bunch for trying this recipe and your comment, so glad to hear it was a hit! I wouldn’t recommend freezing this one:) xx
Just made this tonight for a Sunday night dinner tradition my sister and i have with our families. My son, husband, sister and brother-in-law went back for THIRDS! Luckily, we still have some leftovers for tomorrow. Thank you for another extraordinary recipe. Have always been impressed with every single recipe i’ve tried of yours:)
Hey Meg,
Happy Monday!! So glad to hear that this recipe turned out well for you, thanks so much for making it! xx
Perfectly delicious meal! I browned up some Italian sausage first then followed the recipe to a T. Everyone loved it and it warmed up well the next day.
Hey Allison,
Awesome!! Thanks a bunch for testing this recipe out, so glad to hear it turned out well for you! xT
This recipe was absolutely delicious and I’m not a huge pasta person. I was just in loooove with the flavors!
Hey Liesle,
Happy Monday!!🌞 I appreciate you making this recipe and sharing your feedback, so glad to hear that it turned out well for you! xx
YUM! I’m making for Easter! I already bought homemade pasta (obvi cooks super fast) – think i should still follow directions the same?
Hi Nancy,
I would cook the pasta and sauce separately:) Let me know if you give this recipe a try, I hope you love it! xx
I really don’t like sun dried tomatoes. Do you think it’ll still be good without them?
Hi Heather,
I might add some extra pasta sauce or tomato paste to make up for omitting the sun-dried tomatoes. I hope you love this recipe, let me know if you give it a try! xx
Bursting with flavor! The sauce was incredible. I roasted a bell pepper in the oven since I didn’t have any canned. Finally found a store that carried burrata so I knew I had to try this out, and it’s a keeper!
Hey Kelly,
Fantastic!! Thanks a bunch for giving this recipe a try, I love to hear that it turned out well for you! xx