Roasted Tomatoes with Burrata
User Reviews
4.6
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
225 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer
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Cuisine
Italian
Roasted Tomatoes with Burrata
Description
This dish features tomatoes roasted at 400°F until they burst, releasing their juices while concentrating their natural sweetness. The tomatoes are seasoned with olive oil, sliced garlic, fresh thyme sprigs, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper before roasting. Once tender and bursting, the tomatoes are topped with fresh burrata cheese that softens slightly from the residual heat, contributing a creamy texture.
Spoonfuls of basil pesto add herbal brightness to the plate, complemented by fresh basil leaves and additional crushed red pepper for garnish. The combination balances the acidity of the tomatoes with the richness of burrata and vibrant notes from the pesto and herbs.
This preparation is served immediately with toasted bread or tossed with pasta, making it suitable for a light lunch, appetizer, or side dish that highlights seasonal tomatoes.
Ingredients
- 2 pints tomatoes cherry or grape
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic sliced
- 3 thyme sprigs, fresh
- Pinch crushed red pepper flakes
- salt to taste, Kosher salt
- black pepper to taste, Kosher salt
- 8 oz burrata cheese
- 2 to 3 tablespoons basil pesto
- basil for garnish, fresh basil
- crushed red pepper flakes for garnish, fresh basil
- bread for serving, toasted or pasta, see notes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Arrange the tomatoes in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil and toss to coat. Add the garlic, thyme, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
- Roast for 30 to 35 minutes or until the tomatoes burst. Remove from the oven.
- Break apart the burrata and arrange it over the warm roasted tomatoes. Spoon the pesto over the tomatoes and cheese. Garnish with a little fresh basil and crushed red pepper flakes, if desired. Serve immediately with toasted bread or pasta.
Notes
- Substitute the toasted bread with spaghetti squash, zoodles, or polenta for alternative serving options.
- Use fresh tomatoes for best roasting results and flavor intensity.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 225 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 225kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 27mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 55mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 385mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1703IU | 34% |
| Vitamin C | 23mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 230mg | 23% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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