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Creamy Tomato Pasta with Burrata

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Creamy Tomato Pasta with Burrata

Name: Creamy Tomato Pasta with Burrata
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (For sautéing); 4 cloves Garlic (Minced or finely chopped); 2 cups Cherry Tomatoes (About 1 pint, halved or whole); 8 ounces Pasta (Such as spaghetti, linguine, or fettuccine); 2 tablespoons Butter (Unsalted); 1/4 cup Heavy Cream (Or half-and-half); 1/2 cup Pasta Water (Reserved from cooking pasta); 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese (Grated, plus more for serving); 1/4 cup Fresh Basil (Chopped, plus whole leaves for garnish); 1 ball Burrata Cheese (About 4-6 ounces); To taste Salt; To taste Black Pepper (Freshly ground)

This quick and easy recipe features pasta tossed in a rich, creamy tomato sauce, made with sautéed garlic and cherry tomatoes, finished with a generous dollop of fresh burrata cheese and fragrant basil. It's a simple yet indulgent dish perfect for a weeknight meal.

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Recipe Information

10m

Prep Time

25m

Cook Time

35m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

Italian

English

Nutrition (per serving)

750

Calories

28g

Protein

65g

Carbs

48g

Fat

Sautéing Tomatoes and Garlic

Ingredients

Servings: 2

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Mixing Pasta with Creamy Tomato Sauce

Instructions

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Heat olive oil in a large skillet or pan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet or pan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Be careful not to burn the garlic; it can quickly turn bitter.
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Add cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften and burst, about 5-7 minutes. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
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Add cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften and burst, about 5-7 minutes. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
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You can gently mash some of the tomatoes with the back of your spoon to release more juices.
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Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente.
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Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente.
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Reserve about 1 cup of pasta water before draining the pasta. The starchy water helps to emulsify the sauce.
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Once tomatoes have softened, add butter and heavy cream to the skillet. Stir until the butter has melted and the sauce is smooth.
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Once tomatoes have softened, add butter and heavy cream to the skillet. Stir until the butter has melted and the sauce is smooth.
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If the sauce looks too thick, you can add a tablespoon or two of the reserved pasta water.
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Add about 1/2 cup of the reserved pasta water to the sauce and stir to combine. This helps create a creamy, emulsified sauce.
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Add about 1/2 cup of the reserved pasta water to the sauce and stir to combine. This helps create a creamy, emulsified sauce.
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Adjust the amount of pasta water to reach your desired sauce consistency.
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Drain the cooked pasta and add it directly to the skillet with the tomato cream sauce. Toss well to coat the pasta evenly.
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Drain the cooked pasta and add it directly to the skillet with the tomato cream sauce. Toss well to coat the pasta evenly.
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Ensure every strand of pasta is coated for maximum flavor.
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Stir in grated Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh basil. Continue to toss until the cheese is melted and the basil is fragrant.
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Stir in grated Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh basil. Continue to toss until the cheese is melted and the basil is fragrant.
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Fresh basil adds a bright, aromatic finish. Add it at the end to preserve its freshness.
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Serve the pasta immediately in bowls. Place a whole ball of burrata cheese on top of each serving. Garnish with additional fresh basil leaves and a grind of black pepper.
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Serve the pasta immediately in bowls. Place a whole ball of burrata cheese on top of each serving. Garnish with additional fresh basil leaves and a grind of black pepper.
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The burrata will gently melt into the warm pasta, adding a luxurious creaminess. For a richer flavor, you can also drizzle with a little extra virgin olive oil.
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Break open the burrata gently to allow its creamy interior to ooze over the pasta, then enjoy!
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Break open the burrata gently to allow its creamy interior to ooze over the pasta, then enjoy!
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The creamy interior of the burrata is best when slightly warm from the pasta.

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Creamy Tomato Pasta with Burrata

Recipe Information

Ingredients

Olive Oil(For sautéing)

Garlic(Minced or finely chopped)

Cherry Tomatoes(About 1 pint, halved or whole)

Pasta(Such as spaghetti, linguine, or fettuccine)

Butter(Unsalted)

Heavy Cream(Or half-and-half)

Pasta Water(Reserved from cooking pasta)

Parmesan Cheese(Grated, plus more for serving)

Fresh Basil(Chopped, plus whole leaves for garnish)

Burrata Cheese(About 4-6 ounces)

Salt

Black Pepper(Freshly ground)

Servings: 2

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large skillet or pan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.Preview1mPreviewHeat olive oil in a large skillet or pan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.1m

Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente.Preview10mPreviewMeanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente.10m

Once tomatoes have softened, add butter and heavy cream to the skillet. Stir until the butter has melted and the sauce is smooth.Preview2mPreviewOnce tomatoes have softened, add butter and heavy cream to the skillet. Stir until the butter has melted and the sauce is smooth.2m

Add about 1/2 cup of the reserved pasta water to the sauce and stir to combine. This helps create a creamy, emulsified sauce.Preview1mPreviewAdd about 1/2 cup of the reserved pasta water to the sauce and stir to combine. This helps create a creamy, emulsified sauce.1m

Drain the cooked pasta and add it directly to the skillet with the tomato cream sauce. Toss well to coat the pasta evenly.Preview2mPreviewDrain the cooked pasta and add it directly to the skillet with the tomato cream sauce. Toss well to coat the pasta evenly.2m

Stir in grated Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh basil. Continue to toss until the cheese is melted and the basil is fragrant.Preview1mPreviewStir in grated Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh basil. Continue to toss until the cheese is melted and the basil is fragrant.1m

Break open the burrata gently to allow its creamy interior to ooze over the pasta, then enjoy!Preview0mPreviewBreak open the burrata gently to allow its creamy interior to ooze over the pasta, then enjoy!0m

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Olive Oil
(For sautéing)

Garlic
(Minced or finely chopped)

Cherry Tomatoes
(About 1 pint, halved or whole)

Pasta
(Such as spaghetti, linguine, or fettuccine)

Butter
(Unsalted)

Heavy Cream
(Or half-and-half)

Pasta Water
(Reserved from cooking pasta)

Parmesan Cheese
(Grated, plus more for serving)

Fresh Basil
(Chopped, plus whole leaves for garnish)

Burrata Cheese
(About 4-6 ounces)

Black Pepper
(Freshly ground)

Heat olive oil in a large skillet or pan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Preview
1m
Preview
Heat olive oil in a large skillet or pan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
1m

Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente.
Preview
10m
Preview
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente.
10m

Once tomatoes have softened, add butter and heavy cream to the skillet. Stir until the butter has melted and the sauce is smooth.
Preview
2m
Preview
Once tomatoes have softened, add butter and heavy cream to the skillet. Stir until the butter has melted and the sauce is smooth.
2m

Add about 1/2 cup of the reserved pasta water to the sauce and stir to combine. This helps create a creamy, emulsified sauce.
Preview
1m
Preview
Add about 1/2 cup of the reserved pasta water to the sauce and stir to combine. This helps create a creamy, emulsified sauce.
1m

Drain the cooked pasta and add it directly to the skillet with the tomato cream sauce. Toss well to coat the pasta evenly.
Preview
2m
Preview
Drain the cooked pasta and add it directly to the skillet with the tomato cream sauce. Toss well to coat the pasta evenly.
2m

Stir in grated Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh basil. Continue to toss until the cheese is melted and the basil is fragrant.
Preview
1m
Preview
Stir in grated Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh basil. Continue to toss until the cheese is melted and the basil is fragrant.
1m

Break open the burrata gently to allow its creamy interior to ooze over the pasta, then enjoy!
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0m
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Break open the burrata gently to allow its creamy interior to ooze over the pasta, then enjoy!
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