Smoky Tomato Pasta with Burrata

Smoky Tomato Pasta with Burrata is an irresistibly cozy pasta dish, delivering deep, complex flavor with every forkful. A creamy-smoky tomato sauce infused with smoked paprika coats each piece of al dente pasta, while pieces of torn burrata, a sprinkle of red pepper flakes, and smoked salt takes it to the next level. The best part? It all comes together in about 30 minutes!

📝 Ingredients

• 2 Tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin )
• 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
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
• 12 ounces rigatoni (cooked according to package directions)
• 2 balls burrata cheese (at room temperature)
• Salt and pepper (to taste)
• Red pepper flakes (for topping, optional)
• Smoked salt (for topping, optional, or flaky salt)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Puree the 1 14.5-ounce can fire roasted tomatoes and their juices in a food processor or blender until just about smooth.
2. 2Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil.
3. 3Meanwhile, heat the 2 Tablespoons olive oil and 1 Tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 shallot and cook for 3-5 minutes, until softened. Add 3 cloves garlic and cook 30 seconds longer, until fragrant.
4. 4Add 2 Tablespoons tomato paste and continue to cook 1 minute longer.
5. 5Add in the pureed tomatoes and 1 teaspoon smoked paprika. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 10 minutes, while the pasta cooks.
6. 6While sauce simmers, add your 12 ounces rigatoni to the boiling water and cook until al dente. 1 – 2 minutes less than called for on the package directions. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
7. 7To your sauce, add the 1 cup heavy cream, ½ cup parmesan cheese, and salt and pepper to taste.
8. 8Add the pasta and stir to combine. Add pasta water, if needed, to thin the sauce a bit.
9. 9Top with the torn 2 balls burrata cheese red pepper flakes and smoked salt, if desired. Enjoy!