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Spaghetti with roasted cherry tomatoes and burrata

Spaghetti with roasted cherry tomatoes and burrata is an Italian dish for 4 people, ready in 35 minutes, very easy to make, for €3.20 per person. Cherry tomatoes and whole garlic cloves roast in the oven until they form a natural sauce, then a burrata melts on top for all the creaminess. The key is letting the tomatoes caramelize fully before crushing them.

Cherry tomatoes slow roasted in the oven, spaghetti, and a burrata that melts right over the top, that's an effortless summer dinner.

Spaghetti with roasted cherry tomatoes and burrata
Total time
35 min
Difficulty
Very easy
Cost per person
€3.20
Calories per person
740 kcalcalculated by Kiloach, your weight coach
Season
Summer
The kids
They generally like it

This dish rests on a simple contrast, cherry tomatoes that slowly caramelize in the oven until they release their sweet juice, and a cold burrata that turns soft and runny once it hits the hot pasta. The whole roasted garlic cloves lose their sharp bite and turn almost sweet, blending into the sauce without ever taking over. Fresh basil adds the bright note that lifts the whole plate.

It's a great summer weeknight dinner, especially when you have ripe cherry tomatoes on hand and no patience for watching a pot. Kids tend to love the burrata oozing like a creamy sauce over the pasta. It also works for a last minute dinner with friends, just add a green salad and you're set.

The ingredients

4 people

Pantry

  • Spaghettioften in the pantry 400 g
  • Olive oiloften in the pantry 5 tbsp
  • Saltoften in the pantry 1 pinch
  • Pepperoften in the pantry 1 pinch

Fruits and vegetables

  • Cherry tomatoes 600 g
  • Garlic 4 cloves
  • Fresh basil 1 sprigs

Dairy

  • Burrata 2

Allergens Gluten, Lactose

The step by step recipe

  1. Place the tomatoes and whole unpeeled garlic cloves in a baking dish with the oil, salt, and pepper, then roast at 200°C. 25 min

    They're ready when the skins burst and caramelize.

  2. Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti in salted boiling water, saving a cup of the cooking water. 10 min

    Undercook them slightly, they'll finish cooking in the sauce.

  3. Lightly crush the tomatoes and peeled garlic to make the sauce.

    The roasted garlic turns as soft as a cream.

  4. Toss the spaghetti with the sauce, adding a little of the pasta water.

    Add the water bit by bit until the sauce turns glossy.

  5. Place half a burrata on each plate, along with the basil.

    Take the burrata out of the fridge twenty minutes ahead, it gets creamier.

Our tips to get it right

  • Pick ripe, fragrant cherry tomatoes, their concentrated juice in the oven is what builds the entire sauce.
  • Don't toss the pasta water, its starch binds the sauce to the pasta and makes it glossy without any cream.
  • Cut the burrata at the last moment, right on the plate, so its creamy center stays intact until you dig in.

The variations

  • Swap the burrata for buffalo mozzarella if you can't find any, it still melts nicely though it's less creamy.
  • For a spicier version, add a pinch of chili flakes to the olive oil before roasting the tomatoes.
  • For kids in a hurry, serve the spaghetti with just a drizzle of olive oil and grated parmesan alongside the burrata, it mellows the dish.

What to serve it with

  • A lemony green salad
  • Crusty bread for dipping
  • Sparkling water with lemon

Storage

The roasted tomato sauce keeps for 2 days in the fridge in a closed container, but add the burrata fresh right before serving since it doesn't freeze well. Warm the sauce gently in a pan with a splash of water before tossing in the pasta.

Questions about this dish

Can you make the tomato sauce ahead of time?

Yes, you can roast the tomatoes and garlic a day ahead and keep the sauce in the fridge. Warm it gently in a pan before tossing it with freshly cooked pasta.

Can you swap burrata for another cheese?

Buffalo mozzarella works well if you don't have burrata, giving a slightly less runny result. Avoid drier cheeses, which won't melt the same way over hot pasta.

Do kids usually like this dish?

Yes, the creamy texture of burrata melting over pasta usually wins kids over. You can also skip the garlic if some don't like its flavor, even roasted and mellowed.

Can you use frozen cherry tomatoes?

It's possible, but they'll release more water as they cook, so extend the roasting time a bit. Fresh, ripe tomatoes always give a more concentrated, flavorful sauce.

How long does it take to make spaghetti with roasted cherry tomatoes and burrata?

Count 35 min in total, prep and cooking included. The recipe is rated “very easy”.

How many calories are in spaghetti with roasted cherry tomatoes and burrata?

About 740 kcal per serving, for a recipe meant for 4 people. Calories are calculated by Kiloach, your weight coach, the app that partners with Mon Chou.

How much does spaghetti with roasted cherry tomatoes and burrata cost?

About €3.20 per serving, or €12.80 for 4 people, based on average supermarket prices.

What allergens does this recipe contain?

This recipe contains gluten, lactose. Always check the labels of the products you buy.

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