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Smoky Tomato Pasta with Burrata Recipe

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This Smoky Tomato Pasta with Burrata is a deliciously creamy and flavorful dish featuring a rich tomato sauce enhanced with smoked paprika, fire-roasted tomatoes, and parmesan cheese, perfectly paired with tender rigatoni and creamy burrata cheese. Ready in just 30 minutes, it's an ideal weeknight dinner that comes together quickly and is sure to impress.

Ingredients

For the Sauce

  • 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 Tablespoon butter
  • 1 shallot, minced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 Tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 (14.5-ounce) can fire roasted tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Pasta and Toppings

  • 12 ounces rigatoni, cooked according to package directions
  • 2 balls burrata cheese, at room temperature
  • Red pepper flakes (optional, for topping)
  • Smoked salt or flaky salt (optional, for topping)

Instructions

  1. Puree Tomatoes: In a food processor or blender, puree the entire can of fire roasted tomatoes along with their juices until nearly smooth.
  2. Boil Pasta Water: Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil for cooking the rigatoni.
  3. Sauté Aromatics: Heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat in a large skillet. Add minced shallot and sauté for 3-5 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add Tomato Paste: Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute to deepen its flavor.
  5. Simmer Sauce: Add the pureed tomatoes and smoked paprika to the skillet. Bring to a simmer and let cook gently for about 10 minutes as the pasta cooks.
  6. Cook Pasta: Add rigatoni to the boiling salted water and cook until al dente, about 1–2 minutes less than package directions. Reserve ½ cup pasta water before draining.
  7. Finish Sauce: Stir the heavy cream and parmesan cheese into the simmered sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Toss Pasta in Sauce: Combine the drained pasta with the sauce, stirring well to coat. Add reserved pasta water a little at a time if the sauce needs thinning.
  9. Serve with Burrata and Toppings: Plate the pasta and top with torn burrata cheese. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes and smoked salt if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, increase or adjust the amount of red pepper flakes per taste.
  • Burrata cheese should be at room temperature for best creaminess and flavor.
  • Reserve some pasta water to adjust sauce consistency, making it silky and smooth.
  • Use freshly grated parmesan for optimal flavor in the sauce.
  • This recipe serves 6 but is easily scalable.

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