Tomato Basil Pasta with Burrata
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Tomato Basil Pasta with Burrata
Description
Tomato Basil Pasta with Burrata starts by roasting cherry tomatoes in olive oil, salt, and pepper until they burst, which deepens their flavor and softens their texture. Meanwhile, panko breadcrumbs are toasted with olive oil to create a crisp topping. Cooked fettuccine pasta is then tossed with basil vinaigrette, a flavorful mixture that coats each strand lightly and brings fresh herbal notes to the dish.
The pasta is combined with the roasted tomatoes and served in bowls topped with a ball of burrata cheese, which is stirred in when eating to add a creamy texture contrast. The toasted breadcrumbs provide crunch on top along with a garnish of basil leaves, salt, and pepper, offering varied textures and layers of flavor.
This recipe makes a balanced and flavorful meal, good for warm-weather dining or whenever a dish showcasing fresh herbs and ripe tomatoes is desired.
Ingredients
- 1 lb Fettuccine pasta
- 2 pints cherry tomato
- olive oil
- salt kosher salt and freshly cracked
- black pepper kosher salt and freshly cracked
- 2 burrata balls
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 recipe Basil Vinaigrette
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400F. Toss the cherry tomatoes in some olive oil, salt and pepper and roast for 20-30 minutes until burst.
- Toast the breadcrumbs with a little olive oil in the oven while the tomatoes are roasting until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain and toss with ½ cup of the basil vinaigrette. Toss to combine. Add more basil vinaigrette as needed. Add roasted tomatoes and stir to combine.
- Divide evenly amongst 4-6 bowls. Top with a scoop of burrata that is to be mixed into the pasta upon eating, and garnish with bread crumbs, salt, pepper and basil leaves.
Notes
- Using a basil vinaigrette as the pasta dressing creates a light, flavorful coating that enhances the dish without overpowering it.
- Toasting the breadcrumbs adds a crunchy texture that contrasts with the creamy burrata and soft pasta.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 456 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 456kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 64g | 21% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.05g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 84mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 70mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 539mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1017IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 36mg | 40% |
| Calcium | 203mg | 20% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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