Tomato Burrata Pasta is the kind of dish that feels indulgent but is incredibly simple to make. With just a few ingredients and under 20 minutes, you get a comforting, flavor-packed pasta with sweet roasted tomatoes and creamy burrata melting over the top. It’s the perfect weeknight dinner when you want something satisfying without spending much time in the kitchen.
The star of this recipe is definitely the burrata. Its creamy center oozes over the warm pasta and mixes with the garlicky tomato sauce to create an effortlessly rich finish. A touch of heat from red pepper flakes and the freshness of basil pull everything together for a beautifully balanced dish.
Helpful Tips
- Cook the tomatoes low and slow so they soften and burst without burning.
- Use only high-quality ripe tomatoes for the best flavor. It does make a difference!
- Reserve some pasta water to help the sauce cling to the noodles if it needs loosening.
- Add the burrata just before serving so it stays cool and creamy while slowly melting into the pasta.
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Tomato Burrata Pasta
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 20 cherry or grape tomatoes
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes plus more for garnish
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 6 ounces pasta such as fusilli lunghi or bucatini
- 6 leaves fresh basil chopped
- 1 large ball burrata cheese
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Once boiling, Add the pasta and cook to al dente.
- While the pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add tomatoes and season with salt and pepper. Toss around in the oil and let them cook for about 10-12 minutes, until they’ve burst and started to deflate. Don’t cook on too high a heat or they might burn. Near the end of cooking, add the garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Then pour in the tomato sauce and continue cooking until the pasta is done.
- When the pasta is done, reserve some of the cooking liquid and then drain the pasta. Once drained, add it to the pan with the tomatoes. Also add half the basil.
- Toss to coat the noodles. Turn off the heat. Taste and season with more salt and pepper, as desired.
- Serve the pasta, dividing the roasted tomatoes evenly among the plates. Let it cool on the plates for about 2 minutes while you cut the burrata ball into 4 pieces. Set the pieces of burrata on top of the pasta.
- Serve with the remaining fresh basil and red pepper flakes for extra heat, if desired.
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Laura is a home cook, with 25 years experience behind the stove, who spends an extraordinary amount of time in the kitchen cooking. She loves making new recipes and finding wonderful new things to eat, both at home or abroad. She spends a lot of time researching, crafting, and perfecting her recipes.
I dont see an amount for tomato sauce?
Thanks for pointing that out Richard. Sorry for the confusion. The recipe calls for 1/2 a cup of tomato sauce.