Description
A creamy and spicy rigatoni dish featuring burrata cheese and a tangy tomato sauce, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 1 cup burrata cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the rigatoni: In a large pot, boil salted water and cook the rigatoni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté garlic and flakes: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sautéing for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add tomatoes: Pour in the diced tomatoes (with juice) and season with salt and pepper. Let it simmer for about 5-7 minutes.
- Combine pasta and sauce: Add the cooked rigatoni to the skillet, tossing until well coated.
- Incorporate burrata: Remove from heat and gently fold in the burrata cheese, letting it melt slightly.
- Garnish and serve: Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
Feel free to adjust the spice level by modifying the amount of red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: burrata, rigatoni, pasta, spicy, Italian, vegetarian