Roasted Cherry Tomato Pasta with Burrata & Basil
Indulge in this Roasted Cherry Tomato Pasta with Burrata & Basil for a fresh, creamy, and flavor-packed meal! Sweet roasted cherry tomatoes, tender pasta, and rich, velvety burrata come together with fragrant basil for a simple yet elegant dish. This easy pasta recipe is perfect for quick weeknight dinners, cozy meals, or even entertaining guests. Ready in no time and made with wholesome ingredients, it’s a must-try for anyone who loves fresh, comforting, and delicious Italian-inspired flavors!
Ingredients
- For the Pasta
- 12 oz (340 g) spaghetti, fettuccine, or your preferred pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- For the Topping
- 1 ball (8 oz / 225 g) burrata cheese
- ½ cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss cherry tomatoes with olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Spread tomatoes on a baking sheet and roast for 20–25 minutes until soft and caramelized.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain, reserving ½ cup pasta water.
- Toss roasted tomatoes with pasta, adding reserved pasta water to loosen sauce if needed.
- Transfer pasta to serving plates, top with torn burrata and fresh basil.
- Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with Parmesan if desired.