Description
Burst Tomato Burrata Pasta is a luxurious yet simple dish featuring sweet, blistered cherry tomatoes, creamy burrata cheese, and fresh herbs tossed with perfectly cooked pasta. It’s a fresh and comforting meal ideal for any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz pasta (spaghetti, linguine, or your choice)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cups cherry tomatoes
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 8 oz burrata cheese
- Grated Parmesan cheese, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain the pasta.
- Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the cherry tomatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until they burst and release their juices, about 7–10 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using) to the skillet. Cook for another 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time to loosen the sauce if needed.
- Remove from heat and stir in fresh basil leaves.
- Transfer pasta to serving bowls. Tear the burrata into pieces and place on top of the pasta.
- Sprinkle with grated Parmesan if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use a mix of red and yellow cherry tomatoes for extra color and sweetness.
- If burrata isn’t available, you can substitute fresh mozzarella, though the texture will be slightly different.
- Drizzle with a little extra olive oil or balsamic glaze before serving for added richness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: burst tomato pasta, burrata pasta, cherry tomato pasta, creamy pasta, vegetarian pasta recipe