Burrata Caprese Pasta (Printable)

Vibrant spaghetti with cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, and melting burrata cheese. Simple, comforting, and ready in 30 minutes.

# What You 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 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

→ Cheese

06 - 9 oz burrata cheese, 2 medium balls

→ Seasonings

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

→ Garnish

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

# How-To:

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 to 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 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.

# Insider Tips:

01 -
  • The way the warm burrata melts into the pasta creates an incredibly creamy sauce without any heavy cream
  • It comes together in under 30 minutes but looks and tastes like something from a nice Italian restaurant
02 -
  • Saving that pasta water is non-negotiable, it is the secret to getting the sauce to cling perfectly to every strand
  • The burrata should be room temperature when you add it so it melts properly into the warm pasta
03 -
  • If you cannot find burrata, fresh mozzarella works but you will miss that creamy center that makes this dish so special
  • The tomatoes should be soft enough to collapse when pressed with a wooden spoon before adding the pasta
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