Sugo and Stracciatella Pasta
Sugo & Stracciatella Pasta: A Creamy, Indulgent Twist on Classic Tomato Sauce
If you're craving a rich, creamy, and flavorful Italian pasta dish, this Sugo & Stracciatella Pasta is a must-try! Made with a garlic-infused tomato sauce, a touch of spice from chilli flakes, and finished with luxurious stracciatella cheese (or torn burrata), this dish delivers restaurant-quality flavors in just 30 minutes.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
✔ Quick & Easy – Perfect for busy weeknights!
✔ Authentic Italian Flavors – A twist on classic sugo al pomodoro with creamy cheese.
✔ Customisable – Use your favorite pasta shape and adjust the spice level to your taste.
What is Sugo?
Sugo is a traditional Italian tomato sauce known for its deep, rich flavors. This version is enhanced with garlic, herbs, white wine, and parmesan to create a velvety, flavorful sauce that pairs beautifully with fresh basil and creamy stracciatella cheese.
How to Make Sugo & Stracciatella Pasta:
1️⃣ Cook your pasta in salted water until al dente.
2️⃣ Make the sugo by sautéing garlic, chili flakes, and Italian herbs in olive oil and butter.
3️⃣ Deglaze with white wine (or substitute with chicken stock) for extra depth of flavor.
4️⃣ Add passata and simmer for 15 minutes until rich and fragrant.
5️⃣ Toss in the cooked pasta and stir in grated parmesan for added creaminess.
6️⃣ Top with dollops of stracciatella cheese and fresh basil. Stir through for the ultimate creamy texture!
Pro Tip: If you can’t find stracciatella cheese, use a torn burrata—it melts beautifully into the sauce!
Perfect Pairings:
🍷 Serve with a glass of Chianti or Pinot Grigio for a true Italian experience.
🥖 Pair with crusty garlic bread to soak up the extra sauce!
This Sugo & Stracciatella Pasta is the perfect mix of comfort and elegance—a simple yet indulgent meal that’s bound to become a favorite. Try it tonight and bring a taste of Italy to your kitchen! 🇮🇹🍝
Buon appetito! 🍝✨
As always, let me know if you try it in the comments or reach out to me on Instagram @cookingwithdanie if you have any questions!
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cooking Time: 30 mins
Serves: 4
Ingredients:
1 TBS olive oil
25g butter
6 garlic cloves, crushed
1 TSP chilli flakes
1 TBS italian herbs
1/2 cup white wine (sub chicken stock)
400g passata
Handful of grated parmesan cheese
Stracciatella cheese (or a burrata)
Pasta of choice
Fresh basil
Method:
Prepare your pasta as per packet instructions in a pot of salted water
Heat a pan over a medium-high heat and add the olive oil and butter
Add the garlic, chilli flakes and italian herbs and cook for 2 mins
Add in the white wine and simmer until reduced
Add the passata and mix to combine
Simmer for 15 minutes on a low heat
Once pasta is cooked, transfer into the pan and stir until combined
Top with parmesan cheese and mix until combined
Dollop the stracciatella over the pasta and top with fresh basil
Serve, stirring the straciatella through to get a creamy consistency
Enjoy!
