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Burrata pasta in a cast iron skillet.

Easy Burrata Pasta

This burrata pasta is tossed with a flavorful sauce made of roasted tomatoes, garlic, and thyme and then topped with creamy burrata and fresh basil leaves. Enjoy!
Prep 10 minutes
Cook 30 minutes
Total 40 minutes
Fat 22
Carbs 48
Protein 18
Yield 4

Ingredients

  • 3 cups cherry tomatoes ~2 pints
  • 1 whole head of garlic
  • 4 sprigs of fresh thyme
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper
  • 8 oz. bucatini pasta
  • 8 oz. burrata cheese ripped into chunks
  • ¼ cup fresh basil thinly sliced

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400℉.
  • Cut the top off of the head of garlic and place it in a cast iron skillet with the tomatoes, and fresh thyme. Drizzle the olive oil over the top of the garlic and the tomatoes. Toss together and add the salt and pepper. Roast for 30 minutes.
    a frying pan filled with tomatoes and a sprig of thyme.
  • While the tomatoes are roasting, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the bucatini according to package instructions, for about 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • Remove the tomatoes from the oven and remove the thyme sprigs. Squeeze the garlic into the tomatoes and mash it all together to form a chunky sauce.
    a skillet filled with tomato sauce on a table.
  • Add the pasta to the skillet and toss it all together. Top with burrata and fresh basil.
    a skillet filled with spaghetti, tomatoes and mozzarella.
  • Serve immediately.
    a bowl of spaghetti with tomatoes and ricotta cheese.

Tips & Notes

  • You can use any pasta for this recipe.
  • If the head of garlic is too hot to squeeze, place it in the middle of open tongs and squeeze it out.

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Nutrition Facts

Calories: 437kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 22g | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g