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Creamy Roasted Cherry Tomato Pasta with Burrata

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A comforting and elegant pasta dish featuring sweet roasted cherry tomatoes and creamy burrata cheese, perfect for quick weeknight dinners or special occasions.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (about 300 grams) cherry tomatoes, preferably mixed colors
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 8 ounces (225 grams) pasta (linguine, spaghetti, or penne)
  • 1 ball (8 ounces / 225 grams) burrata cheese, torn into pieces
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream (optional)
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • A handful of fresh basil leaves, torn

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
  2. Rinse and dry the cherry tomatoes. Toss them with olive oil, minced garlic, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and pepper until well coated.
  3. Spread the tomatoes evenly on the baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until tomatoes burst and caramelize slightly.
  4. While tomatoes roast, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente (8-10 minutes). Reserve 1 cup pasta water before draining.
  5. Drain pasta and set aside without rinsing.
  6. In a large skillet over medium heat, gently warm the roasted tomatoes and their juices. Stir in heavy cream if using.
  7. Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat evenly. Add reserved pasta water a little at a time if the sauce seems dry.
  8. Remove skillet from heat. Fold in torn burrata pieces gently, allowing them to melt slightly into the warm sauce.
  9. Finish with torn fresh basil leaves and lemon zest. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
  10. Serve immediately while warm and creamy.

Notes

Do not rush the roasting step to develop rich, jammy tomato flavor. Be gentle when folding in burrata to maintain creamy texture. Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency. Use fresh burrata for best results. For dairy-free, substitute burrata with creamy cashew cheese or coconut yogurt and omit heavy cream. Gluten-free pasta can be used to make this recipe gluten-free.

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