Ingredients
– 1 pound cooked rigatoni
– 2 teaspoons minced garlic
– 1/4 cup tomato paste
– 1 tablespoon lemon juice
– 1 cup heavy cream
– 1 thinly sliced shallot
– 1 teaspoon chili flakes
– 1 teaspoon Calabrian chili oil (optional)
– Salt and pepper to taste
– 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
– 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
– Fresh basil (as needed)
– 1 pound cubed chicken breast (optional for added protein)
– 1 teaspoon dried basil (for seasoning chicken)
– 1 teaspoon dried parsley (for seasoning chicken)
– 1 teaspoon rosemary flakes (for seasoning chicken)
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder (for seasoning chicken)
– 1 teaspoon oregano (for seasoning chicken)
– 1 teaspoon black pepper (for seasoning chicken)
– 1 teaspoon salt (for seasoning chicken)
Instructions
1-Begin by cooking 1 pound of rigatoni in a large pot of salted boiling water until it’s al dente, which takes about 10-12 minutes.
2-In a skillet, sauté 2 teaspoons of minced garlic and 1 thinly sliced shallot in a bit of oil over medium heat for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
3-Add 1/4 cup tomato paste, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon chili flakes, and 1 teaspoon Calabrian chili oil if using, stirring to combine and cook for another 2 minutes.
4-Pour in 1 cup heavy cream and let it simmer, then season with salt and pepper to taste, and mix in 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese and 1 tablespoon unsalted butter for creaminess.
5-If adding chicken, season 1 pound of cubed chicken breast with 1 teaspoon each of dried basil, dried parsley, rosemary flakes, garlic powder, oregano, black pepper, and salt, then cook it separately until browned and add to the sauce.
6-Drain the rigatoni and toss it directly into the sauce, stirring in fresh basil for extra flavor.
7-Top the finished dish with burrata cheese and extra chili flakes or parmesan as desired, then serve immediately for the best texture and taste.
Last Step:
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🌿 Use fresh basil for the best aroma and flavor enhancement.
🔥 Adjust the amount of chili flakes and Calabrian chili oil to control the spiciness.
🧀 For best results, let the burrata cheese soften slightly at room temperature before topping the pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing, Tossing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Omnivore
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving