Spaghetti Pomodoro with Burrata

This Spaghetti Pomodoro with Burrata is a simple and delicious Italian-inspired pasta dish made with spaghetti, rich tomato sauce, juicy cherry tomatoes, garlic, and fresh basil. Topped with creamy burrata, it creates the perfect combination of bright tomato flavor and rich, velvety cheese.

🛒 Ingredients

For the pasta:

• 12 oz (340 g) spaghetti
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes
• 1 can (28 oz / 800 g) crushed tomatoes
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• ½ tsp red pepper flakes
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp sugar, optional
• ½ cup reserved pasta water
• ½ cup fresh basil, chopped
• 1 ball burrata cheese
• 2 tbsp grated Parmesan, optional

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Cook the spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
3. Add the garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Add the cherry tomatoes and cook for 4–5 minutes until softened and slightly blistered.
5. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, black pepper, and optional sugar.
6. Simmer the sauce for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7. Add the cooked spaghetti to the sauce and toss well.
8. Gradually add reserved pasta water until the sauce becomes smooth and glossy and coats the pasta.
9. Stir in the fresh basil.
10. Transfer the pasta to a serving plate and place the burrata in the center.
11. Garnish with fresh basil, red pepper flakes, and Parmesan if desired.
12. Gently cut open the burrata and let the creamy center melt over the hot spaghetti. 🍅🧀

🔥 Pro Tip

Reserved pasta water helps emulsify the sauce and makes it cling beautifully to every strand of spaghetti.