Creamy Burrata Tomato Pasta

A creamy burrata tomato pasta made by blending burst cherry tomatoes, garlic, and burrata into a silky, flavor-packed sauce. This quick and easy pasta is rich, comforting, and perfect for weeknights when you want something simple but elevated.

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Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 30

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Italian-inspired, Modern American

Keyword: blended pasta sauce, burrata sauce pasta, burrata tomato pasta, cherry tomato pasta, creamy burrata pasta, creamy tomato pasta, easy weeknight pasta, family-friendly pasta, quick dinner recipe

Servings:

Ingredients

10 oz pasta rigatoni, shells, or spaghetti
1 lb cherry tomatoes about 1 1/2 pints
3-4 cloves garlic smashed or sliced
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 1/2 tsp honey
burrata 8 oz
1 cup reserved pasta water
1/2 cup grated parmesan
Salt to taste

Optional:

pinch red pepper flakes
Calabrian chili
fresh basil or spinach

Instructions

Cook the pasta

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente. Reserve about 1 1/2 cups of pasta water, then drain.

Make the tomato base

In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add cherry tomatoes, garlic and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes burst and become soft and jammy, about 8–12 minutes.
Stir in tomato paste, honey and any spices and cook for another 2 minutes.

Blend the sauce

Transfer the tomato mixture to a blender. Add the burrata and ½ cup of reserved pasta water. Blend until smooth and creamy.

Toss the pasta

Return the sauce to the skillet over low heat. Stir in parmesan. Add the cooked pasta and toss to coat. Add more pasta water as needed until the sauce is glossy and coats the pasta evenly.

Finish and serve

Taste and adjust salt as needed. Serve warm topped with fresh basil, a drizzle of olive oil, or extra burrata.

Notes

Using 10–12 oz pasta gives you the perfect sauce-to-pasta

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