5 from 15 votes
Creamy Romesco Sauce Pasta with Burrata
This creamy pasta dish combines the nutty, smoky flavors of romesco sauce with tender bucatini noodles and creamy burrata cheese. The sauce is enriched with butter and adjusted with pasta water for a smooth texture. The burrata adds a fresh and soft contrast, finished with flaky sea salt and herbs to elevate the flavor. It serves well for a satisfying dinner, offering a rich yet balanced pasta experience.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
2
servings
Calories:
685 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Spanish
Ingredients
- 3/4 /4 cup romesco sauce
- 8 oz bucatini pasta or spaghetti
- 2 Tablespoons butter unsalted
- 1/2 /2 cup pasta water more or less as needed
- salt to taste
- 4 oz burrata cheese torn into pieces
Instructions
- If you don't already have it made, prepare the romesco sauce.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions, a minute or two shy of al dente, and reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- In a large skillet, melt butter. Add the romesco sauce and stir to combine with the butter. Stir in the pasta water (I generally just scoop some out while the pasta is cooking to make it the most efficient). Bring it to a simmer and add more pasta water as needed for the desired consistency.
- Transfer the just-under al dente noodles into the skillet with the sauce and toss to combine. Cook until noodles are al dente, adding a tablespoon or so of pasta water or more as needed.
- Either stir the burrata into the pasta in the skillet, or plate the pasta and top with pieces of the burrata cheese.
- Garnish with flakey sea salt (on the burrata), fresh parsley or basil, and red pepper flakes as desired. Serve immediately.
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Notes
- This recipe makes two large meal portions or can serve up to four with side dishes.
- You can double the ingredients to use 16 ounces of pasta and burrata for more servings.
- Adding pasta water gradually helps control the sauce thickness for a creamy finish.
- Use flaky sea salt and fresh herbs for garnish to enhance the flavor balance.
Nutrition Information
Calories
685kcal
(34%)
Carbohydrates
90g
(30%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
70mg
(23%)
Sodium
493mg
(21%)
Potassium
560mg
(12%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
1145IU
(23%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
341mg
(34%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 685
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 685kcal | 34% |
| Carbohydrates | 90g | 30% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 70mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 493mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 560mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1145IU | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 341mg | 34% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.