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Creamy Pesto Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes and Burrata

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A quick and comforting pasta dish featuring creamy basil pesto sauce, fresh cherry tomatoes, and indulgent burrata cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces (225 grams) pasta (fettuccine, linguine, or penne)
  • ½ cup (about 125 ml) basil pesto (store-bought or homemade)
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) heavy cream or half-and-half
  • 1 cup (150 grams) cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 4 ounces (115 grams) burrata cheese ball
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • A handful fresh basil leaves, torn

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente (9-11 minutes). Reserve ½ cup (120 ml) pasta water before draining.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
  3. Add halved cherry tomatoes and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they soften and release their juices.
  4. Lower heat and stir in basil pesto and heavy cream. Mix well to combine.
  5. Add 2 tablespoons of reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  6. Add drained pasta to the skillet and toss gently to coat evenly. Add more pasta water if needed to reach desired sauce consistency.
  7. Divide pasta among plates and top each with a ball or torn pieces of burrata cheese.
  8. Garnish with torn fresh basil leaves and a drizzle of olive oil. Serve immediately.

Notes

Let burrata sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before plating for creamier texture. Reserve pasta water to loosen sauce and help it cling to pasta. Avoid overcooking pasta to maintain al dente texture. Add burrata last to prevent it from melting too much.

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Keywords: creamy pesto pasta, cherry tomatoes, burrata, easy pasta recipe, quick dinner, basil pesto, comfort food

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