Description
A colorful and delicious dish featuring sweet roasted cherry tomatoes and creamy burrata, perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
- Pasta (e.g., spaghetti or penne)
- Cherry tomatoes
- Burrata cheese
- Olive oil
- Garlic
- Fresh basil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Start by cooking the pasta according to package instructions until it reaches that perfect al dente texture. Once it’s done, drain the pasta and set it aside.
- While the pasta cooks, heat a generous splash of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Toss in some minced garlic and sauté it until you can smell that lovely aroma wafting through your kitchen.
- Next, add the halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet. Cook them down for about 5-7 minutes until they start to soften and burst, releasing their sweet juices.
- Season the mix with a pinch of salt and pepper, and then toss in some fresh basil leaves to brighten up the dish.
- Now, it’s time to bring it all together! Toss your cooked pasta into the skillet with the tomato mixture and stir well to combine everything.
- Remove the skillet from heat and tear pieces of burrata cheese over the top. Let that delightful creaminess melt into the warm pasta.
- Serve it warm with a sprinkle of additional basil and grated Parmesan cheese, if you like. Enjoy every bite!
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Adjust garlic according to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pasta, burrata, cherry tomatoes, Italian, vegetarian