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Savory Burst Cherry Tomato Brown Butter Pasta with Burrata and Basil

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A quick and easy summer pasta dish featuring nutty brown butter, sweet blistered cherry tomatoes, creamy burrata, and fresh basil. Perfect for light yet satisfying meals.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz (225 g) spaghetti or your favorite long pasta
  • Salt, for pasta water
  • 6 tbsp (85 g) unsalted butter (preferably European-style)
  • 2 cups (300 g) cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 4 oz (115 g) fresh burrata cheese
  • 1/2 cup (15 g) fresh basil leaves, torn
  • Freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
  • Fresh lemon zest (optional)

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 8 oz (225 g) spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Reserve 1 cup (240 ml) of pasta water before draining.
  2. While pasta cooks, melt 6 tbsp (85 g) unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir constantly as the butter foams and then turns golden brown with nutty aromas, about 4-5 minutes. Remove from heat promptly to avoid burning.
  3. Lower heat to medium-low. Stir in 2 minced garlic cloves and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add 2 cups (300 g) halved cherry tomatoes. Season with salt, freshly ground black pepper, and 1 tsp red pepper flakes if using. Cook tomatoes until softened and bursting, about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Add drained pasta directly to the skillet with the tomato-brown butter mixture. Toss to coat evenly, adding reserved pasta water a few tablespoons at a time to loosen the sauce and help it cling to the noodles. Adjust seasoning as needed.
  5. Divide pasta between plates. Tear fresh burrata cheese over the top, allowing it to melt into the warm pasta.
  6. Scatter torn fresh basil leaves over each plate. Optionally, sprinkle freshly grated Parmesan and a little lemon zest. Serve immediately.

Notes

Watch the butter carefully when browning to avoid burning. Use reserved pasta water to adjust sauce consistency. For crunch, add toasted pine nuts or breadcrumbs. Burrata is best fresh and added just before serving. Store pasta and burrata separately if saving leftovers.

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Keywords: brown butter pasta, cherry tomato pasta, burrata pasta, summer pasta recipe, easy pasta, basil pasta, quick dinner

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