
Summer pasta with cherry tomatoes and burrata
A very simple, fresh pasta that's perfect at the last minute: well-seasoned whole cherry tomatoes, creamy burrata, Parmesan to bring it together, and fragrant basil. A quick but very tasty summer first course, ideal when you want to bring something good to the table without complicated steps.
Ingredients
- Pasta
500 g500 g - Extra-virgin olive oil
1 Tablespoon1 Tablespoon - Cherry tomatoes
250 g250 g - Burrata
120 g120 g - Grated parmesan
30 g30 g - Saltto taste
- Fresh basilto taste
Preparation
- STEP 1 OF 5
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the time indicated on the package, reserving a little of the cooking water.
- STEP 2 OF 5
Wash the cherry tomatoes well and leave them whole so they stay juicy and fresh. Season them in a bowl with extra-virgin olive oil and a pinch of salt.
- STEP 3 OF 5
Drain the pasta al dente and transfer it immediately to the bowl with the cherry tomatoes. Mix well, adding, if needed, a few tablespoons of cooking water to bind the sauce.
- STEP 4 OF 5
Add the burrata in pieces and the grated Parmesan, then gently toss until you get a creamy, enveloping texture.
- STEP 5 OF 5
Finish with plenty of fresh basil torn by hand and serve immediately, hot or warm.
Suggestions
Large pot
Large bowl
Colander
General information
Storage instructions
It keeps in the refrigerator for up to 1 day in an airtight container. Before serving, let it come back to room temperature for a few minutes and add a drizzle of oil if needed. Freezing is not recommended.
More information
If you prefer, you can replace the burrata with stracciatella or a creamy fresh cheese. For a more intense flavor, add freshly ground black pepper before serving.
Origin
Italia
Analysis
Warning
Macronutrients (100 gr)
| Energy (kcal) | 255.19 |
| Carbohydrates (g) | 41.05 |
| of which sugars (g) | 2.4 |
| Fat (g) | 6.33 |
| of which saturates (g) | 2.87 |
| Protein (g) | 10.36 |
| Fibre (g) | 1.18 |
| Salt (g) | 0.07 |
- Protein10.36g · 16%
- Carbohydrates41.05g · 63%
- Fat6.33g · 22%
