Recipes, Guides, Lifestyles by GRATSI

Recipe preparation image
EAT

UNCLE FRANK'S

Red Pepper Pasta

This recipe brings together roasted red peppers, onions, garlic, and a splash of Gratsi White, all blended into a rich San Marzano tomato sauce. Combined with fusilli pasta and topped with creamy burrata, this dish is a testament to the beauty of simple, delicious ingredients.

By Frank Occhino

 |  

June 19, 2024

Ingredients

  • 2

    red peppers, large dice

  • 1

    whole onion, roughly chopped

  • 4

    garlic cloves, peeled

  • 1

    can San Marzano tomatoes (28 oz)

  • 1

    pound fusilli pasta

  • 1

    cup Parmigiano Reggiano, grated (plus extra for garnish)

  • 1-2

    balls burrata cheese

  • 2

    tablespoons olive oil (for finishing)

  • olive oil

  • salt and pepper

  • splash of Gratsi White

  • fresh basil leaves (a handful for sauce, plus extra for garnish)

Instructions

TOTAL TIME

60 Minutes

4-6 servings

STEP 1

Roast vegetables

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Place the diced red peppers, chopped onion, and garlic cloves in a baking dish.
  3. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Roast in the oven for 10-15 minutes, until vegetables begin to soften and brown slightly.
  5. Halfway through roasting, add a couple of splashes of Gratsi white wine. Continue roasting until done.
Recipe preparation image

STEP 2

Prepare sauce

  1. In a blender, combine the can of San Marzano tomatoes and the roasted vegetables. Blend until smooth.
  2. Pour the mixture into a saucepan and place it over medium heat. Add a handful of fresh basil leaves, salt, and pepper to taste. Simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

STEP 3

Cook pasta
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fusilli pasta and cook until al dente, according to package instructions. Reserve a cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.

STEP 4

Combine pasta and sauce

  1. Add the cooked pasta to the saucepan with the red pepper sauce. Toss to combine, adding reserved pasta water as needed to reach desired consistency.
  2. Stir in 1 cup of grated Parmigiano Reggiano until well combined.

STEP 5

Serve!

  1. Transfer the pasta to a serving dish. Top with additional fresh basil leaves and more grated Parmigiano Reggiano.
  2. Place 1-2 balls of burrata cheese on top and drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil.

Enjoy your delicious Red Pepper Pasta with your favorite Gratsi.

The market