Description
This Easy Pasta with Burrata recipe combines tender pasta tossed in a flavorful burst cherry tomato sauce with creamy burrata cheese, fresh basil, and parmesan. Ready in just under 30 minutes, this Italian-inspired dish is perfect for a simple yet elegant weeknight dinner or special occasion.
Ingredients
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For the Sauce
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 3 cups cherry tomatoes (or grape tomatoes)
- 1 ½ teaspoon kosher salt (or more to taste)
- 6 cloves garlic (minced)
For the Pasta
- 8 ounces pasta (such as spaghetti or bucatini)
- ½ cup parmesan cheese (freshly grated, plus more for serving)
- ¼ cup basil (chopped, plus more for garnish)
For Serving
- 8 ounces burrata cheese
Instructions
- Cook the tomato sauce: Heat a large skillet over medium-low heat and add olive oil. Once warm, add the cherry tomatoes along with kosher salt. Cook for about 15 minutes, stirring often, until the tomatoes start to burst and release their juices. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute to infuse the sauce with flavor.
- Prepare the pasta: While the tomatoes are cooking, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions, but reduce cooking time by one minute for a slightly firmer texture. Drain the pasta, reserving 1 cup of the pasta cooking water for the sauce.
- Combine pasta and sauce: Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the tomatoes. Pour in reserved pasta water along with the freshly grated parmesan cheese and chopped basil. Gently toss everything together to evenly coat the pasta and create a silky sauce.
- Add burrata and garnish: Tear the burrata into chunks and add it to the pasta. Garnish with extra basil leaves and a sprinkle of parmesan cheese. Serve immediately for the creamiest, freshest flavor experience.
Notes
- Use good-quality burrata for a creamy, rich texture that melts beautifully into the pasta.
- Reserve pasta water to help loosen the sauce and bind it to the noodles.
- Adjust salt to taste during cooking since both parmesan and burrata add some saltiness.
- Serve immediately as burrata softens quickly and is best enjoyed fresh.
- For a vegan variation, substitute burrata and parmesan with plant-based cheese alternatives.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Keywords: pasta with burrata, easy pasta recipe, cherry tomato pasta, Italian pasta dish, fresh basil pasta, creamy burrata pasta
