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Creamy Roasted Cherry Tomato Pasta Recipe with Fresh Basil and Burrata

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A cozy and easy homemade dinner featuring roasted cherry tomatoes, creamy burrata, and fresh basil tossed with pasta in a luscious cream sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pint (about 300g / 10.5 oz) cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder (or 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano (optional)
  • 8 ounces (225g) pasta (penne, spaghetti, or fusilli)
  • 1 cup (240ml / 8 fl oz) heavy cream or half-and-half (coconut cream for dairy-free)
  • 1/2 cup (120ml / 4 fl oz) vegetable or chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup (50g / 1.75 oz) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • Fresh basil leaves, roughly torn (about 1/4 cup or a small handful)
  • 8 ounces (225g / 8 oz) burrata cheese, torn or sliced
  • Extra olive oil for drizzling
  • Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a roasting pan or baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Toss halved cherry tomatoes with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and dried oregano if using. Spread evenly on the pan, cut side up.
  3. Roast tomatoes for 20-25 minutes until soft, caramelized, and blistered.
  4. While tomatoes roast, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente (8-10 minutes). Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water and drain pasta.
  5. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add heavy cream and broth, simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
  6. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Add reserved pasta water if sauce is too thick.
  7. Add drained pasta to the skillet and toss to coat with sauce. Gently fold in roasted cherry tomatoes.
  8. Remove from heat. Tear fresh basil over pasta and mix gently.
  9. Serve immediately topped with torn or sliced burrata, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle red pepper flakes if desired.

Notes

Keep an eye on the roasting time to avoid burning the tomatoes. Reserve pasta water to loosen the sauce if needed. Use non-stick or stainless steel skillet for the sauce to prevent cream from sticking. Serve immediately after adding burrata for best texture.

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Keywords: creamy pasta, roasted cherry tomatoes, burrata, fresh basil, easy dinner, weeknight meal, comfort food

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