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Creamy Roasted Cherry Tomato Pasta with Burrata

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A velvety pasta dish featuring slow-roasted cherry tomatoes, creamy burrata cheese, and fresh basil, creating a luscious sauce that perfectly coats al dente pasta.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 pounds (700 grams) cherry tomatoes
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream
  • A handful fresh basil, torn
  • 8 ounces (225 grams) burrata cheese
  • 12 ounces (340 grams) pasta (spaghetti, fettuccine, penne, or rigatoni)
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • Optional: ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Place cherry tomatoes on the baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss gently to coat evenly.
  3. Roast tomatoes for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until skins are blistered and tomatoes are softened but not collapsed.
  4. While tomatoes roast, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente, about 8-10 minutes depending on pasta type. Reserve ½ cup (120 ml) pasta water and drain pasta.
  5. In a large skillet over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon olive oil and sauté minced garlic for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
  6. Add roasted tomatoes and their juices to the skillet, stirring gently. Cook for 2-3 minutes to combine flavors.
  7. Reduce heat to low and stir in heavy cream. Simmer gently for 3-4 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
  8. Add drained pasta to the skillet and toss to coat evenly. Add reserved pasta water gradually if sauce is too thick.
  9. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Adjust to taste.
  10. Divide pasta between plates. Tear burrata into chunks and place on top of each serving.
  11. Scatter torn fresh basil leaves over the pasta. Drizzle with a little more olive oil if desired and serve immediately.

Notes

Do not rush the roasting step to allow tomatoes to caramelize slowly for depth of flavor. Add pasta water gradually to balance sauce creaminess and help it cling to pasta. Add burrata just before serving to maintain texture contrast. Avoid over-stirring the sauce to keep tomato bursts intact.

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Keywords: creamy pasta, roasted cherry tomatoes, burrata, fresh basil, easy pasta recipe, summer pasta, vegetarian pasta

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