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A bowl of rigatoni pasta in a creamy tomato sauce, topped with dollops of ricotta cheese, fresh basil, and grated parmesan, with a fork resting on the side. Surrounding dishes contain chili flakes and more cheese.

Romesco Pasta

This easy romesco pasta is ready in 20 minutes and packed with bold, smoky flavor and topped with rich, creamy burrata. Rigatoni tossed in a rich roasted red pepper and almond sauce, topped with torn burrata and fresh basil. It's a weeknight dinner that feels anything but ordinary.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 8 servings

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Ingredients

For the sauce:
  • 1 12-ounce jar jar roasted red peppers (drained)
  • 1 15-ounce can fire-roasted diced tomatoes (drained)
  • 1 1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons champagne vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic (peeled)
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
For the pasta:
  • 1/2 recipe romesco sauce
  • 16 ounces rigatoni
  • 8 ounces burrata cheese
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil

Instructions

  • Make the sauce. Add all of the ingredients to a food processor or high speed blender and process until smooth. Transfer the airtight container and refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Cook the pasta. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta according to package directions for al dente. Before draining, reserve at least 1 cup of pasta water. Drain and set aside.
  • Toss with sauce. Return the pasta to the pot and add the half-batch of romesco sauce along with about 1/4 cup of pasta water. Stir to coat. If the sauce seems thick, add more pasta water a splash at a time until it coats the pasta evenly.
  • Garnish and serve. Divide the pasta into bowls. Tear the burrata and place a few pieces on top of each serving. Top with fresh basil and serve immediately.

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Notes

Nutrition is calculated for 1/2 recipe of romesco sauce and the remaining pasta ingredients.

Nutrition

Calories: 362kcal Carbohydrates: 46g Protein: 14g Fat: 15g Saturated Fat: 5g Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g Monounsaturated Fat: 5g Trans Fat: 0.001g Cholesterol: 20mg Sodium: 497mg Potassium: 212mg Fiber: 3g Sugar: 2g Vitamin A: 477IU Vitamin C: 9mg Calcium: 198mg Iron: 1mg