Creamy Roasted Cherry Tomato Pasta with Burrata
A quick and easy pasta dish featuring roasted cherry tomatoes, creamy burrata cheese, and fresh basil, perfect for busy weeknights or casual dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (300g) cherry tomatoes
- 3–4 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- A handful of fresh basil leaves, torn
- 1 ball (8 oz / 225g) burrata cheese
- 1/4 cup (60ml) heavy cream (optional)
- 8 oz (225g) spaghetti or linguine pasta
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Red pepper flakes (optional, a pinch)
- Parmesan cheese for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, toss cherry tomatoes with olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Spread evenly on a baking sheet.
- Roast tomatoes in the oven for about 20 minutes until soft, blistered, and slightly caramelized, stirring halfway through.
- While tomatoes roast, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Reserve 1 cup (240ml) pasta water and drain pasta.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add roasted tomatoes with their juices. Stir in heavy cream if using and warm for 2-3 minutes.
- Add drained pasta to the skillet with the sauce. Gradually add reserved pasta water to loosen sauce and stir gently to combine.
- Tear burrata into chunks and fold gently into the pasta. Add torn basil leaves and toss lightly.
- Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired. Serve immediately, garnished with extra basil and Parmesan if using.
Notes
Reserve pasta water to create a silky sauce that clings to the noodles. Roast tomatoes at high heat to intensify sweetness without burning. Fold burrata gently to keep creamy texture. Reheat leftovers gently in a skillet with water or broth to maintain creaminess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 15
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