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Flavorful Roasted Cherry Tomato Pasta with Creamy Burrata

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A quick and easy pasta dish featuring roasted cherry tomatoes and creamy burrata cheese, perfect for a comforting and indulgent dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (300g) cherry tomatoes
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 8 ounces (225g) spaghetti or linguine pasta
  • A handful of fresh basil, roughly torn
  • 8 ounces (225g) burrata cheese
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • Grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for serving)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
  2. Place cherry tomatoes on the baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle red pepper flakes if using, and season with salt and pepper. Toss gently to coat evenly.
  3. Scatter sliced garlic cloves over the tomatoes.
  4. Roast the tomatoes in the oven for 20-25 minutes until blistered, shrunk, and caramelized on the edges. Watch carefully after 20 minutes to avoid burning.
  5. While the tomatoes roast, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Reserve 1 cup (240ml) of pasta cooking water before draining.
  6. Drain pasta and transfer to a large skillet or sauté pan over low heat. Add roasted tomatoes and garlic with their juices. Toss to combine, adding reserved pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce.
  7. Stir in torn fresh basil leaves and lemon zest.
  8. Divide pasta among plates or bowls. Tear burrata cheese into pieces and place atop the warm pasta to melt slightly.
  9. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and a final crack of black pepper if desired.

Notes

Do not overcrowd the baking sheet to ensure tomatoes caramelize properly. Reserve pasta water to loosen sauce as needed. Add burrata just before serving to maintain its creamy texture. Use gluten-free pasta for a gluten-free version. Burrata can be substituted with fresh mozzarella if needed.

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