Burst Tomato Burrata Pasta
This weeknight burst tomato burrata pasta is perfect for summer dinner! Burst tomatoes, garlic, parmesan, basil and melty burrata is a dream.
Ingredients
- ¼ cupolive oil
- 6garlic cloves, (minced)
- ½ teaspoondried basil
- ¼ teaspooncrushed red pepper flakes, (plus more for sprinkling)
- 3 cupscherry or grape tomatoes
- kosher salt and pepper
- ½ poundpasta, (like spaghetti or bucatini)
- ¼ cupchopped fresh basil, (plus more for sprinkling)
- 8 ouncesburrata cheese
- parmesan cheese, (for topping)
Directions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add in the garlic, dried basil and red pepper flakes, cooking for 1 to 2 minutes. Add in the tomatoes with a big pinch of salt and pepper and toss them in the oil. Let the tomatoes cook for 20 to 25 minutes, until they begin to burst. Keep an eye on the skillet and low the heat if needed - if the tomatoes aren’t bursting, you can increase the heat just a bit too.
- 2
While the tomatoes burst, bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta.
- 3
Once the pasta is done, drain it and add it directly to the skillet. Toss the mixture a few times so all the noodles are coated. Turn off the heat and toss in the fresh basil. Add in the burrata cheese, either in pieces or one large ball, and mix it in as much as you’d like (or as little!). Taste the pasta and add in more salt and pepper if needed.
- 4
Serve immediately, top with parmesan cheese, more fresh basil and red pepper flakes.