Description
This Burst Tomato Burrata Pasta is a simple yet elegant dish, featuring sweet, burst cherry tomatoes, creamy burrata cheese, and al dente pasta. It’s a quick and flavorful meal perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, plus more for sprinkling
- 3 cups cherry or grape tomatoes
- Kosher salt and pepper
- 1/2 pound pasta, like spaghetti or bucatini
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil, plus more for sprinkling
- 8 ounces burrata cheese
- Parmesan cheese, for topping
Instructions
- Cook Tomato Sauce: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add in the garlic, dried basil, and red pepper flakes, cooking for 1 to 2 minutes. Add in the tomatoes with a big pinch of salt and pepper and toss them in the oil. Let the tomatoes cook for 20 to 25 minutes, until they begin to burst. Keep an eye on the skillet and lower the heat if needed. If the tomatoes aren’t bursting, you can increase the heat just a bit too.
- Cook Pasta: While the tomatoes burst, bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Once the pasta is done, drain it and add it directly to the skillet. Toss the mixture a few times so all the noodles are coated. Turn off the heat and toss in the fresh basil.
- Add Burrata: Add in the burrata cheese, either in pieces or one large ball, and mix it in as much as you’d like (or as little!). Taste the pasta and add in more salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve: Serve immediately, top with parmesan cheese, more fresh basil, and red pepper flakes.
Notes
- Using high-quality olive oil and fresh burrata cheese makes a big difference in this recipe.
- Cooking the tomatoes over low heat allows them to burst and release their sweetness.
- Adjust the amount of crushed red pepper flakes to your preferred level of spiciness.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the creamy texture of the burrata.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
