Burrata Caprese Pasta (Printable Version)

Comforting pasta with cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, and melting burrata cheese for irresistibly creamy results.

# What You'll Need:

→ Pasta

01 - 14 oz spaghetti or linguine

→ Vegetables & Herbs

02 - 14 oz cherry tomatoes, halved
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 small bunch fresh basil, leaves torn
05 - 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

→ Cheese

06 - 9 oz burrata cheese (2 medium balls)

→ Seasonings

07 - 1 tsp sea salt, plus extra for pasta water
08 - 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
09 - Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)

→ Garnish

10 - Additional fresh basil leaves
11 - Drizzle of olive oil

# How to Make It:

01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta.
02 - While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Add cherry tomatoes, salt, and pepper (plus red pepper flakes if using). Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5–7 minutes until tomatoes are softened and releasing their juices.
04 - Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the tomatoes. Toss to combine, adding a little reserved pasta water as needed to create a silky sauce.
05 - Remove from heat. Add torn basil leaves and toss gently.
06 - Transfer pasta to serving plates or a large platter. Place burrata balls on top and gently tear open to reveal the creamy centers.
07 - Drizzle with olive oil and scatter extra basil leaves over the top. Serve immediately for the best cheese pull effect.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The warm burrata creates the most incredible creamy sauce without any heavy cream or butter
  • It comes together in under 30 minutes but tastes like something from a fancy Italian restaurant
  • The combination of sweet burst tomatoes and fresh basil captures summer in every bite
02 -
  • Never skip reserving the pasta water because it is essential for creating that silky restaurant quality sauce
  • Add the burrata at the very end because high heat will cause it to separate and lose its luxurious texture
  • Let the burrata sit out on the counter while you cook so it is room temperature when you serve it
03 -
  • Use tongs to toss the pasta in the sauce rather than a spoon for better coating
  • If the burrata seems too firm to tear easily, let it warm at room temperature for 20 minutes before serving
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