Creamy Lemon Basil Burrata Pasta

Serves 2
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Directions

  1. 1Boil some pasta in aggressively salted water. Cook just shy of al dente.
  2. 2Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water.
  3. 3Build a quick lemony pan sauce with garlic, onion, and spices.
  4. 4Add garlic, thyme, and red pepper flakes and sauté for 30-60 seconds.
  5. 5Deglaze the pan with white wine.
  6. 6Reduce the white wine by half.
  7. 7Add heavy cream and simmer gently.
  8. 8Stir in Parmesan until smooth, then add lemon zest and juice.
  9. 9Add the cooked pasta and splashes of pasta water, then toss until glossy and coated.
  10. 10Top with creamy burrata, basil, and spicy breadcrumbs.

Ingredients

  • 10 oz mezze rigatoni
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely grated
  • 0.25 cup onion, finely diced
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
  • 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes
  • Salt
  • black pepper
  • 0.5 cup dry white wine
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup freshly grated Parmesan
  • 1 lemon lemon zest and juice
  • 0.5 cup reserved pasta water
  • 1 ball burrata
  • 0.25 cup fresh basil, torn
  • Spicy Breadcrumbs