WAGON WHEELS WITH A SPICY CALABRIAN CHILI PASSATA SAUCE
Pasta
Intermediate

WAGON WHEELS WITH A SPICY CALABRIAN CHILI PASSATA SAUCE

A fiery and flavorful pasta made with Calabrian chilis, garlic, burrata, and fresh basil — simple, bold, and full of Italian heat!

"Spicy, creamy, and perfectly balanced — this dish is a Calabrian classic with a kick." - Alexia

35 Minutes
Total Time
4
Servings
Intermediate
Level

Ingredients

  • 1 lb wagon wheels pasta
  • 2 (24.5 oz) jars passata (tomato puree)
  • 8 cloves fresh thinly sliced garlic
  • 3 tbsp Calabrian chilis in oil
  • 8 oz fresh burrata
  • 1 oz fresh basil
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup grated Pecorino Romano
  • Sea salt (to taste)
  • Cracked black pepper (to taste)

Instructions

1

Prepare the Sauce Base

Heat olive oil in a large pan. Add thinly sliced garlic and sauté for a few seconds until fragrant.

2

Add Calabrian Chilis

Stir in the Calabrian chilis and sauté until the garlic turns lightly golden brown.

3

Add the Passata

Pour in the tomato puree and add a few tablespoons of water to each jar to collect any remaining sauce. Shake and pour into the pan.

4

Season and Simmer

Season with sea salt and cracked black pepper. Add fresh basil and simmer on low heat for about 30 minutes.

5

Cook the Pasta

In a separate pot, cook the pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve some pasta water.

6

Combine and Finish

Fold the cooked pasta into the sauce. Plate and top with Pecorino Romano, fresh burrata, basil, and a drizzle of chili oil. Enjoy!