Description
A creamy and flavorful pasta dish featuring burst cherry tomatoes and rich burrata cheese, perfect for a delightful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta (spaghetti or your choice)
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 ounces burrata cheese
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
- Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil. Once hot, add the halved cherry tomatoes and cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes burst and release their juices.
- Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using) to the skillet. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the tomatoes. Toss to combine, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time until the desired sauce consistency is reached. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove the skillet from heat and gently tear the burrata cheese into pieces, placing it on top of the pasta. Allow it to melt slightly from the heat of the pasta.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve with grated Parmesan cheese on the side.
Notes
- For added protein, consider adding cooked chicken or shrimp to the pasta.
- Substitute the burrata with fresh mozzarella or ricotta for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg