Summer Spaghetti with Tomatoes and Burrata
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Course
Main Course
Summer Spaghetti with Tomatoes and Burrata
Description
This recipe starts by cooking spaghetti in boiling salted water until al dente, then tossing it with a small amount of olive oil to prevent sticking. Separately, cherry tomatoes, minced garlic, shallot, and crushed red pepper flakes are cooked in olive oil until the tomatoes soften and begin bursting, releasing their juices and concentrating their flavor. Red wine vinegar is stirred in to add subtle acidity, and the mixture is seasoned with salt and black pepper.
The cooked spaghetti is immediately combined with this tomato mixture or served topped with it, then garnished with creamy burrata cheese and torn fresh basil leaves. The result is a blend of tender pasta, juicy, slightly spicy tomato sauce, creamy cheese, and fragrant basil. This dish highlights fresh summer ingredients with minimal cooking steps.
The dish should be served immediately to enjoy the freshness of the tomatoes and burrata. It can work well as a light main course or a simple yet flavorful pasta dish during tomato season.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces spaghetti
- 3 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil divided
- 1 pound cherry tomato
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 shallot minced
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes crushed
- 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
- salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- 8 ounces burrata cheese
- 1 cup basil torn fresh leaves
Instructions
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain well and stir in 1 teaspoon olive oil; set aside.
- Heat remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add tomatoes, garlic, shallot and red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes begin to burst and have softened, about 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat. Stir in red wine vinegar; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Serve spaghetti immediately with tomato mixture, topped with burrata and basil.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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