Burrata Pasta
This easy tomato burrata pasta is a classic summer dinner - made with a simple tomato sauce with roasted tomatoes, and topped with the creamy burrata. It's ready in just 25 minutes, so it's perfect for quick fuss-free dinners.
It's not hard to spot that we're a fan of pasta on this website! If you want to spice up your burrata pasta a little, try it with my spicy marinara tomato sauce.
More pasta recipes you might like include this creamy mushroom pasta, this chickpea pesto pasta, or this delicious marry me tofu pasta (this one went viral on TikTok!).
This vodka pasta recipe would also be really nice with burrata served on top!
Ingredient Notes
The exact quantities of the ingredients you need for this recipe are included in the recipe card at the bottom of this post. Here, I've added a few notes on the ingredients you need, plus a few potential substitutions you could make if you can't eat/find a certain ingredient.
- Pasta: I used penne pasta in this recipe, but feel free to use whatever pasta shape you prefer. Short pasta shapes, like rigatoni or farfelle will work well, but so will spaghetti or linguine!
- Burrata: Burrata is a ball of mozzarella cheese wrappd around a soft cheese, typically stracciatella cheese or occasionally ricotta. It adds a wonderful creamy texture to the pasta, and there's something ridiculously satisfying about cutting into your burrata ball before eating!
- Tomatoes: Cherry tomatoes are best for this recipe, roasted until sweet and perfect. If you're making this recipe out of season, canned tomatoes will also work as a good substitute.
- Basil: Basil adds a lovely touch to any pasta sauce, so try to add it if you can - even dried basil will work as a good substitute.
- Tomato Paste: The tomato paste helps to slightly deepen the flavor of the simple tomato sauce.
- Garlic: Again, roasted garlic elevates the flavor of your simple tomato pasta sauce. Use fresh whole cloves of garlic, as this prevents them from burning while roasting and they'll blend easily in the sauce!
Chef's Notes / Top Tips
This recipe should make the perfect amount of sauce for your meal, but if you have leftovers store it separately in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. It also makes a delicious base for pizzas as well as pasta!
This recipe is extremely versatile - blend sun-dried tomatoes into the sauce for a richer flavor, or add roasted red peppers for sweetness.
Storing
If you have leftovers, store them in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Note, that your burrata (i.e. the mozzarella) will melt when reheated, but it's still delicious and cheesy! Only reheat once.
FAQs
What is burrata?
Burrata is a ball of mozzarella cheese wrapped around a soft cheese, most typically stracciatella. It's delicious on pasta, pizza, as an appetizer, and more!
Simple Tomato Burrata Pasta
This easy tomato burrata pasta is ready in less than 30 minutes and the perfect quick summer dinner, with a simple marinara and the creamy burrata topping.
Ingredients
- 350g penne pasta
- 2 150g balls burrata
- 300g cherry tomatoes
- 2 tablespoon tomato paste
- 4 large sprigs basil
- 3 large garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon flaky salt
- 1 teaspoon flaky black pepper
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chilli flakes
- 100ml double cream
- 50ml starchy pasta water
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive, to drizzle
Instructions
- Add the oil to a large pan and add the garlic. Saute for 1 minute, then add the red pepper flakes and tomato paste, cooking for another minute until the tomato paste turns a shape darker in color.
- Tip in the cherry tomatoes, season with salt and pepper, and add a splash (80 - 100ml water). Leave the tomatoes to simmer on low heat and breakdown into a sauce for 10 - 15 minutes. Stir occasionally to ensure the tomatoes don't stick to the pan.
- Meanwhile, cook your pasta according to the package instructions (reserve ¼ cup of the pasta water before draining).
- You could either blend your sauce until smooth at this point, or simply continue to crush the tomatoes with the back of your spoon.
- Add the cream and pasta water to the tomato sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the pasta to the sauce and stir on low heat until the pasta is coated in the sauce is a silky, smooth texture.
- Portion out the pasta and top it with the burrato, followed by a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, more black pepper, and some shredded fresh basil leaves.
Notes
This recipe should make the perfect amount of sauce for your meal, but if you have leftovers store it separately in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. It also makes a delicious base for pizzas as well as pasta!
This recipe is extremely versatile - blend sun-dried tomatoes into the sauce for a richer flavor, or add roasted red peppers for sweetness.
Storing
If you have leftovers, store them in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Note, that your burrata (i.e. the mozzarella) will melt when reheated, but it’s still delicious and cheesy! Only reheat once.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 2 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 1096Total Fat: 68gSaturated Fat: 34gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 29gCholesterol: 176mgSodium: 2183mgCarbohydrates: 74gFiber: 6gSugar: 10gProtein: 48g
