Description
Indulge in the flavors of summer with this delightful Pasta with Burst Cherry Tomatoes, Burrata, and Basil recipe. The burst cherry tomatoes create a vibrant sauce that pairs perfectly with creamy burrata and fresh basil, all tossed with al dente pasta. A simple yet elegant dish that’s sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 ounces pasta (such as spaghetti or linguine)
Tomato Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups cherry tomatoes, halved if large
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
To Serve:
- 8 ounces burrata cheese, torn into pieces
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Prepare the Tomato Sauce: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, then cherry tomatoes, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook until tomatoes burst.
- Finish the Dish: Stir in butter, add drained pasta to the skillet, toss to combine, adding reserved pasta water as needed. Fold in basil. Serve topped with burrata and Parmesan.
Notes
- Use the freshest burrata for the creamiest texture.
- Drizzle with good quality olive oil before serving for extra richness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 66g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
