This pasta checca with burrata is an updated spin on a traditional family meal we've been eating for generations. Small burst heirloom tomatoes and burrata take tradition to the next level.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time30 minutesmins
Total Time40 minutesmins
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: burrata pasta checca, pasta checca, pasta checca with burrata
40ouncessmall heirloom tomatoesany big ones, chopped as needed
1/2poundthin spaghetti
4ouncesburrata
handful fresh basiltorn
grated parmesan cheese for topping
Instructions
Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
Place the olive oil in a large oven-proof skillet over medium heat.
Add the garlic, anchovy paste and red pepper flakes. Saute, stirring with a wooden spoon occasionally for about 5 minutes.
Add the tomatoes to the skillet and saute for another 5 minutes. Transfer the skillet to the oven and let roast for about 20 more minutes until tomatoes have burst.
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil.
Add the pasta once boiling and cook until al dente (about 7 minutes)
Drain the pasta, return to the pot, add the tomatoes from the skillet and the torn basil and gently toss to combine.
Transfer to a serving bowl or platter, top with pieces of the burrata, parmesan cheese and more basil.