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Creamy Roasted Cherry Tomato Pasta with Burrata

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A fresh and comforting summer pasta dish featuring caramelized roasted cherry tomatoes tossed with pasta and creamy burrata cheese, creating a perfect balance of tangy, sweet, and creamy flavors.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (300g) fresh cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced or minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
  • 8 ounces (225g) pasta (spaghetti, linguine, or orecchiette)
  • 1 ball (4 ounces/115g) burrata cheese
  • A handful of fresh basil leaves, torn
  • Zest of half a lemon (optional)
  • 1/4 cup (25g) freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Rinse and pat dry the cherry tomatoes. Slice them in half and toss in a bowl with olive oil, garlic, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
  3. Spread the tomatoes cut side up on a rimmed baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes until blistered and caramelized.
  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 1/2 cup (120ml) pasta water and drain pasta.
  5. Transfer drained pasta to a pot or large skillet. Add roasted tomatoes with juices and gently toss. Add reserved pasta water a tablespoon at a time if needed to loosen the sauce.
  6. Tear burrata into chunks and gently fold into the warm pasta, allowing it to melt slightly.
  7. Sprinkle torn basil leaves and lemon zest (if using) over the pasta. Drizzle with olive oil and top with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
  8. Serve immediately while warm.

Notes

Watch garlic closely during roasting to avoid burning. Use reserved pasta water to loosen sauce and help it cling to pasta. Handle burrata gently to maintain creamy texture. Add a pinch of sugar during roasting if tomatoes are too tangy. For vegan version, substitute burrata with cashew cream or coconut yogurt. Gluten-free pasta can be used as needed.

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