Summer Spaghetti with Tomatoes and Burrata
Summer Spaghetti with Tomatoes and Burrata features al dente spaghetti topped with a sautéed mixture of bursting cherry tomatoes, garlic, shallot, and a hint of red pepper flakes. The dish is finished with creamy burrata cheese and fresh torn basil, combining fresh, tangy, and rich flavors with a variety of textures.
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.