Roasted Tomato Burrata Pasta
A comforting Italian inspired pasta made with sweet roasted cherry tomatoes and creamy burrata cheese that melts into a silky sauce. Simple ingredients come together to create a rich yet fresh main course.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces spaghetti or penne (340 grams)
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes (300 grams)
- 8 ounces burrata cheese (225 grams)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil (60 ml)
- 1 teaspoon salt, divided
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place cherry tomatoes on a baking sheet and toss with olive oil, minced garlic, ½ teaspoon salt, and black pepper.
- Roast for 20 to 25 minutes until blistered and slightly caramelized.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- Drain pasta, reserving ¼ cup of pasta water.
- Toss hot pasta with roasted tomatoes and all the juices from the baking sheet. Add small amounts of reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
- Tear burrata over the warm pasta and gently fold so the creamy center spreads throughout.
- Sprinkle torn fresh basil and red pepper flakes if using. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use ripe cherry tomatoes for maximum sweetness.
- Do not overcrowd the baking sheet to ensure proper roasting.
- Let burrata sit at room temperature before serving for best texture.
- Add basil at the end to keep it fresh and vibrant.
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