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Burrata Pasta: A 30-Minute Dish to Impress Recipe

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  • Author: Eliza
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Description

This Burrata Pasta is a simple yet impressive 30-minute dinner recipe featuring a rich homemade tomato sauce, creamy burrata cheese, and fresh basil. Perfect for a cozy meal that feels gourmet without the fuss.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 1 ball fresh burrata cheese
  • 13oz / 360g paccheri pasta
  • 30oz / 800g canned peeled tomatoes (or fresh ripe tomatoes or cherry tomatoes)
  • 1.5oz / 40g freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
  • 2 large garlic cloves
  • ½ handful fresh basil leaves (approximately 8 big leaves)
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Garnish

  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Fresh basil leaves
  • Red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Prepare Burrata: Carefully place the burrata cheese in a bowl to come to room temperature while you prepare the sauce. This allows the cheese to soften and become creamier when served.
  2. Make Tomato Sauce Base: In a large saucepan or pot, heat 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil over medium heat. Add the two large garlic cloves and sauté until golden and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes, being careful not to burn the garlic.
  3. Add Tomatoes: Pour in the canned peeled tomatoes, breaking them up slightly with a wooden spoon. Add one cup of water (use the empty tomato can to measure) to capture any remaining sauce and enhance the flavor.
  4. Season and Simmer: Season the sauce well with salt and pepper. Tear up the fresh basil leaves and add them to the pot. Cover with a lid and let the sauce simmer on low to medium heat for 20 minutes to develop the flavors.
  5. Blend Sauce: Remove the lid and allow the sauce to cool slightly. Use an immersion blender or regular blender to blend the sauce until smooth. Pour the sauce back into the pot to keep warm.
  6. Cook Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the paccheri pasta until al dente, about 2 minutes less than the package instructions suggest. This usually means cooking the pasta for roughly 6-8 minutes.
  7. Combine Pasta and Sauce: Drain the pasta, reserving some pasta water. Add the hot pasta into the tomato sauce along with the freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and a splash of pasta water. Stir gently to create a silky texture, adding more pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce.
  8. Finish and Serve: Remove the pan from heat. Transfer the pasta to serving bowls and place the room-temperature burrata cheese in the middle of the pasta. Carefully cut open the burrata to release its creamy center. Drizzle extra virgin olive oil on top, garnish with fresh basil leaves and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

  • Allowing burrata to come to room temperature enhances its creamy texture and flavor.
  • Adjust the red pepper flakes amount based on your preferred spice level.
  • If fresh basil is unavailable, you can substitute with dried basil but add it earlier during cooking for better flavor.
  • Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency and help the sauce cling to pasta.
  • Use an immersion blender for easier blending directly in the pot; if using a regular blender, blend in batches and be careful with hot tomatoes.
  • For a gluten-free version, substitute regular pasta with gluten-free pasta.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian

Find it online: https://recipekind.com/burrata-pasta-a-30-minute-dish-to-impress-recipe/