Make this easy and creamy burrata pasta recipe with burst cherry tomatoes when you want a quick but perfect meal on busy weeknights.
(Originally published 5/22/2021 and updated recipe on 3/7/2025)
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Pasta is often on the table in our house at dinner time. And this is probably my most favorite way to serve it. Burrata cheese is perfect for helping to sauce your pasta. Break open a ball of burrata and find indulgent creamy cheese. Mix it together with burst cherry tomatoes favored with simple ingredients – including browned butter, olive oil and balsamic vinegar. It’s an indulgent dinner that takes practically zero effort. Perfect for nights when you don’t really feel like cooking.
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What is Burrata?
Burrata translated from Italian literally means buttery. There’s a ton of information about burrata in this article, including a fantastic video showing the process of making it. Burrata is actually a shell of fresh mozzarella cheese that is filled with cream and cheese curds. Pulling it apart with your hands and dipping some fresh Italian bread into it should be experienced at least once. It’s that creamy tenxture inside a ball of fresh burrata cheese that makes it ideal for saucing any pasta shape.
Ingredients for creamy tomato burrata pasta
- Pasta – You can use any type of pasta that is your favorite. For testing this recipe I used a half box of gemelli pasta, cooked to al dente.
- Burrata Cheese – An 8-ounce container for burrata cheese will contain 2 large balls of burrata.
- Cherry Tomatoes – Cherry tomatoes are usually found all year long so this pasta dish can be made any time of year, not just during the summer.
- Butter – Brown the butter and then cook the juicy tomatoes in it till they burst. Such a great way to add an extra layer of flavor to this creamy pasta dish.
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil – Pasta and olive oil is a classic combination.
- Balsamic Vinegar – Adds a bright acidic and sweet flavor to the fresh sauce which compliments the flavor of the tomatoes.
- Garlic – Fresh garlic is a must for this recipe.
- Seasonings – A generous combination of Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper and red pepper flakes help to complete the flavor profile of this dish.
- Basil – Fresh chopped basil adds flavor and color.
- Pasta Water – If you like you pasta a little more “sauced” reserve about a 1/2 cup of pasta water and stir in at the end if needed.
Instructions for burrata pasta with burst tomatoes
This recipe calls for browning butter. That extra step helps build even more flavor in this fresh tomato sauce.
Cook your pasta according to package directions in a large pot of salted water. The water should have enough salt in it that it tastes like the sea. Drain and keep the cook pasta warm and covered in the pot.
Meanwhile cook the sauce. Melt the butter in a large and deep saute pan over medium-high heat. Swirl the pan keeping a close eye on the butter until it is brown in color. Add the tomatoes. Cover the pan and cook for about 5 minutes or until the tomatoes are soft. Stir them and they should burst, releasing all their natural juices.
Add the garlic, olive oil, balsamic vinegar and seasonings. Cook, stirring often for 1-2 minutes, until the garlic is fragrant. Add the cooked pasta and stir well to blend. Break up the balls of burrata cheese into smaller pieces and stir into the hot pasta. Garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve immediately.
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Serving suggestions
Garlic bread is an obvious choice to serve alongside this pasta with creamy sauce. Here’s some more of my recipes to help make this a delicious meal –
Storage directions
Store any leftovers in an airtight container for 2-3 days in the refrigerator. Reheat it in the microwave to serve. I don’t recommend serving this pasta. It’s best served fresh because of the creamy burrata cheese.
Kitchen tools
- Large non-stick saute pan with glass lid for cooking the burst tomato pasta sauce
- My favorite non-stick pasta server for tossing the pasta with the sauce
- Decorative serving bowls for the pasta
- My favorite garlic press – you don’t have to peel the garlic cloves before pressing
Burrata Pasta
Ingredients
- 8 oz pasta
- 8 oz burrata cheese
- 3 cups cherry tomatoes
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- fresh basil
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Cook the pasta according to package directions.
- Drain the pasta and return it to the hot pot and keep it covered with the lid.
- Meanwhile, heat the butter in large sauce pan over medium-high heat. Cook and swirl the butter, watching carefully, until it starts to brown.
- Add the cherry tomatoes and cover the pan with a lid. Cook for about 5 minutes or until the cherry tomatoes burst open, releasing their juices.
- Once the cherry tomatoes have burst, add the garlic, seasonings, olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Cook for about one minutes, until garlic is fragrant.
- Turn off the heat. Add the cooked pasta to the pan and toss to coat. Break the burrata cheese into smaller pieces and stir into the tomatoes and pasta.
- Garnish with fresh basil and serve immediately.
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Mirlene says
This pasta was so delicious. I have three pasta lovers at home, therefore I had to double the recipe.
foodtasticmom says
I love to hear it! Thanks for taking the time to rate and comment!
Biana says
Yum! I love simple and delicious weeknight dinners, and this burrata pasta looks great.
foodtasticmom says
Thank you Biana!
Tara says
Burrata is one of my favorite types of cheese! It looks absolutely wonderful paired with this pasta and the broccoli. Such a flavor packed and easy meal!
foodtasticmom says
Yes, absolutely delicious and beyond simple!
Sue says
I love cheese in every form so I definitely need to give this a try!!
foodtasticmom says
It’s definitely a must try!
Anjali says
Love the idea of adding burrata to pasta!! It gave this dish such a richness and creaminess – and made it a super satisfying meal for our dinner today!
foodtasticmom says
Fantastic. Thanks for sharing your feedback!
Vicky Ann says
This pasta was exactly what I was thinking of when I purchased Burrata cheese for the first time from Murray’s! My fresh Basil isn’t quite mature enough so I used some leaves from my mint plant in its place! Magnificent and simple! Thank you so much. God Bless you.
foodtasticmom says
Your kind words have made my day. Thank you so much! So glad I could help you use that beautiful burrata from Murray’s. I get my cheese from Murray’s in my local Kroger as well! Thank you for taking the time to come back and give this recipe a 5-star rating, I appreciate it.
Vicky Ann says
No problem! I bookmarked your page for future ideas. I live in the country so I buy direct from Murrayscheese.com . The meats are also amazing! Have a wonderful day!
foodtasticmom says
I didn’t realize you could order from them online. Good to know. Thank you for enjoying my recipes and following along, I appreciate it!
Guliašo says
Delicius recipe, thank you! Wishes from Lithuania!
foodtasticmom says
Thank you so much!