Description
A vibrant and satisfying pasta dish featuring juicy cherry tomatoes and creamy burrata cheese, perfect for family dinners or quick weeknight meals.
Ingredients
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- 8 oz Pasta (e.g., spaghetti or penne)
- 2 cups Cherry tomatoes
- 8 oz Burrata cheese
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup Fresh basil leaves
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil over medium heat in a skillet and add minced garlic; sauté until fragrant.
- Add halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook until they start to soften, about 5-7 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper, and add fresh basil leaves.
- Toss the cooked pasta into the tomato mixture and stir to combine.
- Remove from heat and add torn pieces of burrata cheese on top.
- Serve warm, garnished with additional basil and grated Parmesan if desired.
Notes
Use ripe cherry tomatoes for the best flavor and avoid refrigerating the pasta before cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pasta, cherry tomatoes, burrata, quick meal, Italian