Name: Creamy Tomato Rigatoni with Burrata 🍅
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Total time: 30 minutes
Ingredients: 12 oz rigatoni pasta; 1 tbsp olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes; 1 tsp dried basil; 1 tsp dried oregano; ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional); Salt & pepper to taste; ½ cup heavy cream; 1 ball burrata cheese; Fresh basil leaves, for garnish

This creamy pasta dish combines the rich flavors of a tomato basil sauce with the luxurious creaminess of burrata cheese. It’s pure comfort food! 🍝

Quick Steps ✨

Cook pasta: Boil rigatoni until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Sauté garlic: In a large pan, heat olive oil and cook garlic until fragrant.

Make sauce: Add tomatoes, basil, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.

Add cream: Stir in heavy cream and simmer for 5 more minutes.

Combine & serve: Toss pasta with the sauce, top with burrata, and garnish with basil.

Step by Step Instructions 📝

1. Boil the Rigatoni: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the rigatoni and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain the pasta and set aside.

2. Sauté the Garlic: In a large pan over medium heat, warm the olive oil. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute, or until fragrant. Be careful not to let it brown.

3. Prepare the Tomato Sauce: Pour the crushed tomatoes into the pan with the garlic. Add the dried basil, oregano, and red pepper flakes, stirring to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Let the sauce simmer for about 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.

4. Add the Cream: Reduce the heat to low, then stir in the heavy cream. Let the sauce simmer for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until it's well incorporated and creamy.

5. Combine and Serve: Add the cooked rigatoni to the pan, tossing it with the sauce until evenly coated. Transfer the pasta to bowls, top each with a generous piece of burrata, and garnish with fresh basil leaves. Enjoy!

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Substitutions 🔄

Burrata Cheese: Try mozzarella if you can’t find burrata.

Heavy Cream: Replace with coconut milk for a dairy-free version.

Rigatoni: Use penne or ziti if that’s what you have on hand.

Useful Notes 📝

Simmering Time: Allowing the sauce to simmer is key to deepening the flavors. Don’t rush it!

Cream Addition: Stir in the cream slowly and reduce heat to prevent curdling.

Garnish with Fresh Basil: Adds a burst of freshness that pairs well with the creamy sauce.

Nutritional Insights 🍎

Each serving contains the stated nutritional values:

🔥 Energy: 550 kcal

🥑 Fat: 22 g (of which saturates: 10 g)

🍞 Carbohydrates: 65 g (of which sugars: 12 g)

🌾 Fiber: 6 g

💪 Protein: 15 g

🧂 Salt: 1.2 g

A bit indulgent, but worth every bite!

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Leftover Advice ♻️

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop, adding a splash of cream or milk if the sauce has thickened too much.