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Creamy Roasted Cherry Tomato Pasta with Burrata

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A quick and easy pasta dish featuring roasted cherry tomatoes and creamy burrata cheese, perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests with minimal effort.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (300g) cherry tomatoes, fresh and ripe
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 8 ounces (225g) pasta (spaghetti, linguine, penne, or preferred type)
  • 1 ball burrata cheese (about 6 ounces or 170g)
  • A handful fresh basil leaves, torn or chopped
  • Parmesan cheese, optional for grating on top

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
  2. Toss the cherry tomatoes with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, minced garlic, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and pepper. Spread them evenly on the baking sheet.
  3. Roast the tomatoes for 20-25 minutes until blistered, soft, and starting to caramelize.
  4. While tomatoes roast, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook 8 ounces of pasta according to package instructions until al dente (8-10 minutes). Reserve 1/2 cup (120ml) pasta water before draining.
  5. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add the roasted tomatoes with their juices and gently mash some tomatoes to create a loose sauce. Add reserved pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce.
  6. Toss the drained pasta into the skillet with the tomato sauce and stir gently to coat. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  7. Turn off the heat and tear the burrata cheese into chunks over the pasta. Add fresh basil and gently fold to combine, allowing the warm pasta to soften the burrata.
  8. Serve immediately, optionally topped with grated Parmesan and an extra drizzle of olive oil.

Notes

Roast tomatoes at high temperature for best caramelization. Reserve pasta water to loosen sauce and help it cling to pasta. Turn off heat before adding burrata to preserve its creamy texture. Fresh basil brightens the dish. Burrata can be substituted with fresh mozzarella or vegan cheese alternatives for dietary needs.

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