Tomato Burrata Pasta with Basil-Parmesan

30m
Serves 3
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Directions

  1. 1Place the parmesan and basil in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped and combined. Transfer to a bowl and set aside in the refrigerator.
  2. 2In a large pan over medium high heat, heat the olive oil and add the onions.
  3. 3Cook, stirring often, for 4-6 mins until the onions are starting to soften, then add the tomatoes, garlic, salt, red pepper flakes, and oregano.
  4. 4Cook, stirring, for 5-7 mins until the tomatoes are soft and almost broken down, then remove from the heat.
  5. 5Transfer the tomato mixture to a blender and add the burrata and 1/4 cup pasta water.
  6. 6Blend until smooth and combined, then return the mixture to the pan.
  7. 7Add the pasta to the pan and cook over medium heat, tossing the pasta in the sauce until it reaches your desired tenderness (3-4 more mins).
  8. 8Serve with the basil-parmesan on top and enjoy!

Ingredients

  • 3 oz. Parmesan (preferably Parmigiano Reggiano), cut into chunks
  • 0.5 Cup Fresh Basil Leaves
  • 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • 0.5 Medium Yellow Onion, diced
  • 12 oz. Cherry Tomatoes (on the vine if you can find them), sliced in half
  • 2 Garlic Cloves, chopped
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 0.25 tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
  • 0.5 tsp Dried Oregano
  • 4 oz. Ball Burrata
  • 12 oz. Pasta of choice

Equipment

food processorlarge potlarge panblender