Pasta with Tomato and Burrata

Pasta with a sweet and sour sauce made from cherry tomatoes, garlic, and basil, given a delicious creaminess by burrata. This dish is not only extremely simple to prepare but also unforgettable in taste.

Details

  • Preparation Time: 10 minutes
  • Cooking Time: 10 minutes
  • Difficulty: 1
  • Spiciness: 0
  • Number of Servings: 2

Ingredients

  • 500 g Tomato, red

  • 2 pod Garlic, fresh

  • 3 spoons Oil, olive

  • 1 handful Basil, fresh

  • pieces Salt, table

  • 300 g Pasta, Macaroni

  • 2 piece Cheese, mozzarella

Steps

  1. Wash the cherry tomatoes and cut them in half, peel the garlic and finely chop it.

  2. Bring water to a boil in a large pot, salt it, and cook the pasta until al dente.

  3. Pour oil into a large pan and sauté the garlic over medium heat. When it becomes aromatic, add the cherry tomatoes. Cook for 5 minutes until they release their juice, season with salt, pepper, and add half of the basil leaves.

  4. Quickly blend one-third of the tomatoes. If the tomato skins bother you, you can blend all the tomatoes, but this way the dish will be more colorful and have varied textures.

  5. Return the sauce to the pan and add a bit of the pasta cooking water. Stir and season to taste.

  6. Add the al dente pasta to the sauce, add the remaining basil, and mix well.

  7. Divide into two plates and make a small well in the center. Place the burrata in the wells and serve. Start by cutting or opening the burrata and mixing it with the pasta.

Nutrition Information (Per 100g)

  • Calories: 220.87 kcal
  • Fat: 10.55 g
    • Saturated Fat: 5.01 g
  • Carbohydrates: 18.58 g
    • Sugars: 1.55 g
  • Protein: 11.06 g
  • Fiber: 1.03 g

Advice

Burrata is a fresh Italian cheese that is similar to mozzarella on the outside but creamy and liquid on the inside.