Description
Creamy Tomato Burrata Pasta is a comforting Italian dish that combines al dente pasta with a rich tomato sauce, infused with garlic and fresh basil. Topped with indulgent burrata cheese that melts into the warm sauce, this dish is perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners at home. Quick to prepare and bursting with flavor, it’s sure to impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti or penne
- 2 cups ripe tomatoes, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 8 oz burrata cheese
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Stir in chopped tomatoes, season with salt and pepper, and cook for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Pour in reserved pasta water and simmer for 2 minutes. Stir in chopped basil.
- Toss the drained pasta into the skillet until coated in sauce, adding more reserved water as necessary for creaminess.
- Remove from heat and tear burrata over the pasta; gently toss to combine.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra basil if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 75g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Customize by adding sautéed vegetables like spinach or zucchini for added nutrition. For protein, consider adding grilled chicken or shrimp. Spice things up by sprinkling red pepper flakes before serving.