Burrata Pasta

Name: Burrata Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked fusilli pasta; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 8 ounces burrata cheese, torn; 1/4 cup minced fresh basil; Crushed red pepper flakes, optional

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Yield 4 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

This burrata pasta is cheesy yet light and packed with fresh ingredients. It's the simplest way to elevate a weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

8 ounces uncooked fusilli pasta
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
8 ounces burrata cheese, torn
1/4 cup minced fresh basil
Crushed red pepper flakes, optional

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add tomatoes; cook and stir until just softened, 3-4 minutes. Add garlic, salt and pepper; cook 1 minute longer.
Drain pasta, reserving 1/4 cup cooking liquid. Add pasta and cooking liquid to tomato mixture; stir to combine. Remove from heat. Stir in burrata and basil; garnish with red pepper flakes if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 498 calories, 27g fat (10g saturated fat), 40mg cholesterol, 390mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 18g protein.

This garlicky, cheesy pasta dish is a quick path to a weeknight dinner. Burrata is a semisoft creamy cheese with a subtle sweetness. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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