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.
Last Step:
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🌶️ 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
- 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
