A delightful and easy-to-make pasta dish featuring burst cherry tomatoes and creamy burrata cheese.
Author:Isabella
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:20 minutes
Total Time:30 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Main Course
Method:Stovetop
Cuisine:Italian
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
8 ounces pasta (spaghetti or penne)
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
8 ounces burrata cheese
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
1 tablespoon balsamic glaze (optional)
Instructions
Cook the pasta according to package instructions in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the halved cherry tomatoes and cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes burst and release their juices.
Stir in the minced garlic, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the burst tomatoes. Toss to combine, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time until the desired consistency is reached.
Remove the skillet from heat and gently fold in the burrata cheese, allowing it to melt slightly into the pasta.
Serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil and drizzled with balsamic glaze if desired.
Notes
For added protein, consider adding grilled chicken or shrimp to the pasta.
Substitute burrata with fresh mozzarella or ricotta for a different texture and flavor.