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Spicy Burrata Rigatoni

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🌶️ Bold and spicy rigatoni pasta with Calabrian heat balanced by luxurious creamy burrata for an unforgettable Italian-inspired meal
🧀 Restaurant-quality one-pot pasta that comes together in just 20 minutes with perfect harmony of spice, cream, and fresh herbs

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

– 340 grams rigatoni pasta, cooked according to package instructions

– 3 cloves minced garlic

– 2 tablespoons tomato paste

– 1 tablespoon lemon juice

– 120 milliliters heavy cream

– 1 small shallot, thinly sliced

– 1 teaspoon chili flakes (adjust to taste)

– 2 tablespoons Calabrian chili oil or a homemade substitute made by heating oil with chili flakes

– A handful of fresh basil leaves

– 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

– 50 grams grated Parmesan cheese

– 1 ball (about 125 grams) burrata cheese for topping

– Salt and black pepper to taste

– 225 grams cubed chicken breast

– 1 teaspoon salt

– ½ teaspoon dried basil

– ½ teaspoon dried parsley

– ¼ teaspoon rosemary flakes

– ¼ teaspoon garlic powder

– ½ teaspoon dried oregano

– ¼ teaspoon black pepper

– 1 tablespoon cooking oil for skillet

Instructions

1-First, season the cubed chicken breast with 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon dried basil, ½ teaspoon dried parsley, ¼ teaspoon rosemary flakes, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon dried oregano, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Cook it in a skillet with 1 tablespoon cooking oil over medium-high heat for 5 to 7 minutes until browned and fully cooked through.

2-Next, cook 340 grams of rigatoni pasta according to the package instructions in a large pot of salted water.

3-In a separate pan, sauté the thinly sliced shallot and 3 cloves of minced garlic until they are soft and fragrant, which takes about 2-3 minutes.

4-Add 2 tablespoons of tomato paste, 120 milliliters of heavy cream, 1 teaspoon of chili flakes, 2 tablespoons of Calabrian chili oil, and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to the pan. Season with salt and black pepper to taste, then stir everything together until well combined.

5-Toss the cooked rigatoni (and optional cooked chicken) into the sauce. Mix in 50 grams of grated Parmesan cheese, a handful of fresh basil leaves, and 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter, stirring until everything melts and blends evenly.

6-Finally, top the pasta with 1 ball (about 125 grams) of burrata cheese, additional chili flakes, and extra Parmesan before serving. Adjust the spiciness by varying the chili flakes for your preferred heat level.

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Notes

🌶️ Adjust the heat level by reducing or increasing chili flakes and chili oil to suit your preference
🧀 Let the burrata sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes before serving for optimal creaminess and flavor
🍝 Save some pasta water before draining to add to the sauce if it becomes too thick – this helps create a silky texture

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: One-Pot Cooking
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 520
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 850mg
  • Fat: 28g
  • Saturated Fat: 16g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 48g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 22g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg