Pasta with cherry tomatoes and burrata as a fresh summer recipe for warm days, barbecues and light cuisine
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Pasta with cherry tomatoes and burrata

Cherry tomatoes are broken up with garlic in olive oil, then joined with firm pasta, pasta water and burrata. Do not cook the burrata, but open it on the hot pasta first; this keeps the core creamy. Mozzarella or ricotta are suitable as a substitute, roasted pine nuts add structure.

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Total time 30 min
Calories 620 kcal
Servings 4 servings
Difficulty Easy
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Pasta with cherry tomatoes and burrata step by step

Do not cook the burrata, but open it on the hot pasta first, so the core remains creamy. Cherry tomatoes are broken up with garlic in olive oil, then joined with tender but firm pasta, pasta water and burrata. Mozzarella or ricotta are suitable as a substitute, roasted pine nuts give additional structure.

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Recipe

Pasta with cherry tomatoes and burrata

Cherry tomatoes are broken up with garlic in olive oil, then mixed with firm pasta, pasta water and burrata. Do not cook the burrata, but open it on the hot pasta first; this way the core remains creamy.

Ingredients

4 servings

Method

  1. 1

    Prepare ingredients

    Cherry tomatoes: halve. Garlic cloves: finely chop. Basil: pluck leaves.

  2. 2

    Prepare

    Cherry tomatoes are broken up with garlic in olive oil, then joined with firm pasta, pasta water and burrata.

  3. 3

    Check for doneness

    Do not cook the burrata, but open it on the hot pasta first; this way the core remains creamy.

  4. 4

    Serve

    Mix the pasta with the melted cherry tomatoes and a little cooking water. First, open the burrata on the plates and finish with basil and pepper.

Kitchen know-how

Tips for Pasta with cherry tomatoes and burrata

Important for pasta with cherry tomatoes and burrata

Do not cook the burrata, but open it on the hot pasta first; this way the core remains creamy.

Variations

How to adapt this recipe

Mozzarella or ricotta are suitable as a substitute, roasted pine nuts give additional structure.

Nutrition per serving

620kcal
76.0 gCarbohydrates
23.0 gProtein
25.0 gFat

Values are estimates and may vary depending on the ingredients, brands, portion size and preparation method used.

Frequently asked questions

FAQ about Pasta with cherry tomatoes and burrata

Weigh the pasta, prepare the cherry tomatoes and keep the burrata separately, then start the main cooking process for the pasta with the cherry tomatoes and burrata.

Do not cook the burrata, but open it on the hot pasta first; this way the core remains creamy.

Cool the pasta quickly with cherry tomatoes and burrata. When reheating, note: do not cook the burrata with it, but open it on the hot pasta first; this will keep the core creamy. Heat the leftovers only once completely.

Mozzarella or ricotta are suitable as a substitute, roasted pine nuts give additional structure.

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