Burrata Caprese Pasta (Printer-Friendly)

Vibrant pasta with juicy cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, and warm creamy burrata melting into every bite.

# What You'll Need:

→ Pasta

01 - 14 oz spaghetti or linguine

→ Vegetables & Herbs

02 - 14 oz cherry tomatoes, halved
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 small bunch fresh basil, leaves torn
05 - 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

→ Cheese

06 - 9 oz burrata cheese (2 medium balls)

→ Seasonings

07 - 1 tsp sea salt, plus extra for pasta water
08 - 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
09 - Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)

→ Garnish

10 - Additional fresh basil leaves
11 - Drizzle of olive oil

# How to Prepare:

01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta.
02 - While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Add cherry tomatoes, salt, and pepper (plus red pepper flakes if using). Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5–7 minutes until tomatoes are softened and releasing their juices.
04 - Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the tomatoes. Toss to combine, adding a little reserved pasta water as needed to create a silky sauce.
05 - Remove from heat. Add torn basil leaves and toss gently.
06 - Transfer pasta to serving plates or a large platter. Place burrata balls on top and gently tear open to reveal the creamy centers.
07 - Drizzle with olive oil and scatter extra basil leaves over the top. Serve immediately for the best cheese pull effect.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The warm burrata creates these incredible creamy cheese pulls that coat every strand of pasta in the most luxurious way
  • It takes thirty minutes start to finish but tastes like something from a proper Italian restaurant
  • The sweet burst of cherry tomatoes against the rich creaminess just works every single time
02 -
  • The pasta water is not optional, it is what transforms the tomato juices into a silky sauce that actually coats the noodles
  • Do not add the burrata to the hot skillet or the cream will separate and you will lose that gorgeous texture
  • This dish waits for no one, the magic is in the contrast between warm pasta and cool creamy cheese
03 -
  • Use tongs to toss the pasta with the tomato sauce instead of a spoon so you do not damage the noodles
  • Save extra pasta water just in case the sauce looks too thick, it is easier to add more than to fix a dry sauce
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