Caprese Pasta with Burrata Basil (Printer-Friendly)

Bright tomatoes, basil, and creamy burrata elevate a quick pasta for a refreshing summer meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Pasta

01 - 12 oz short pasta such as fusilli, penne, or farfalle
02 - Salt for pasta water

→ Vegetables & Herbs

03 - 14 oz cherry tomatoes, halved
04 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
05 - 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
06 - 1 small bunch fresh basil leaves, picked

→ Dairy

07 - 2 large burrata balls, about 3.5 oz each
08 - 2 oz grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

→ Seasoning

09 - Freshly ground black pepper
10 - Flaky sea salt, to taste

# How To Make:

01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/3 cup pasta water, then drain.
02 - While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until aromatic.
03 - Add halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet. Sauté for 5 to 7 minutes until tomatoes soften and begin to burst. Season with salt and black pepper.
04 - Add drained pasta to the skillet with the tomatoes. Toss gently, incorporating reserved pasta water as needed to achieve a silky consistency.
05 - Remove from heat. Stir in half the basil leaves and grated Parmesan cheese, if using.
06 - Divide pasta among serving plates. Tear burrata and arrange atop each portion.
07 - Garnish with remaining basil leaves, a light drizzle of olive oil, and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt and black pepper.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The silky burrata transforms your pasta into a restaurant-worthy comfort meal& it's almost a secret indulgence.
  • Tomatoes and basil bring a freshness that brightens up even the busiest weeknight dinners.
02 -
  • If garlic burns even slightly, the whole sauce turns bitter& always keep an eye and move quickly.
  • Adding pasta water gradually makes the sauce silky& I learned to never skip this step for a luscious result.
03 -
  • Let the burrata sit at room temperature while you cook& it melts better over the pasta.
  • Chill your plates slightly in advance& it keeps the burrata creamy longer instead of melting too quickly.
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