Bocconcini Romesco Pasta
with Cavatappi and Parsley- Milk
- Gluten
- Tree nuts
- Sulphites
This DIY sweet and savoury Spanish romesco sauce coats every inch of curly cavatappi. Add fresh bocconcini pearls to bring perfect bounce and an extra layer of texture to tonight's perfect vegetarian main.
Ingredients
100 g
Bocconcini Cheese
(Contains: Milk)
170 g
Cavatappi
(Contains: Gluten)
170 mL
Roasted Peppers
28 g
Almonds, sliced
(Contains: Tree nuts)
6 g
Garlic
1 tbsp
Smoked Paprika-Garlic Blend
370 mL
Crushed Tomatoes with Garlic and Onion
50 g
Shallot
1 tbsp
Red Wine Vinegar
(Contains: Sulphites)
14 g
Parsley
1 tsp
Chili Flakes
Not included in your delivery
2 tbsp
Unsalted Butter*
(Contains: Milk)
2 tbsp
Oil*
2.25 tsp
Salt*
¼ tsp
Pepper*
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
Before starting, wash and dry all produce.
Add 10 cups hot water and 2 tsp salt to a large pot. (NOTE: Use same for 4 ppl.) Cover and bring to a boil over high heat. While water comes to a boil, cut the bocconcini in quarters. Drain, then finely chop the roasted red peppers. Roughly chop the parsley. Peel, then mince the shallot. Peel, then mince or grate the garlic.
Add the pasta to the large pot with boiling water. Cook, uncovered, until pasta is tender, 10-12 min. When pasta is tender, drain, reserving 1/4-cup pasta water (dbl for 4 ppl). Return pasta to the same pot, off heat.
While the pasta cooks, toss together the bocconcini, half the parsley, 1/8 tsp chili flakes, 1/4 tsp salt and 1 tsp oil (dbl all for 4 ppl) in a small bowl. Set aside. Finely chop the almonds. Heat a large non-stick pan over medium heat. When hot, add the almonds to the dry pan. Toast, stirring often, until the almonds are golden brown, 3-4 min. (TIP: Keep your eye on them so they don't burn!) Transfer to a plate.
Re-heat the large non-stick over medium-high. When hot, add 1 tbsp oil (dbl for 4 ppl), then the roasted red peppers, shallots and half the almonds. Cook, stirring often, until the almonds soften slightly, 2-3 min.
Add the garlic, vinegar, Smoked Paprika-Garlic Blend and crushed tomatoes to the pan with the almond mixture. Cook, stirring often, until the sauce reduces slightly, 3-4 min. Season with salt and pepper.
Add the reserved pasta water, remaining parsley, 2 tbsp butter (dbl for 4 ppl) and Romesco Sauce to the large pot with the pasta. Toss to combine. Divide the pasta between bowls. Top with marinated bocconcini and remaining almonds over top. Sprinkle remaining chili flakes over top if desired.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavor: Many enjoyed the smoky paprika and garlic blend, though some found it overpowering; several suggested reducing the vinegar for less acidity.
- Ease of prep: Customers appreciated how quick and simple this pasta dish was to prepare, with clear instructions for most.
- Suggestions: Consider adding more bocconcini cheese, using basil instead of parsley, and simmering the sauce longer for better flavor development.
- Leftovers: Several noted this pasta reheated well the next day, with some finding it even more flavorful.
- Texture: The crunchy almonds added an interesting texture, though some felt they didn't fit with the pasta dish.
