burrata pasta with cherry tomatoes spinach

Pasta

Burrata Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes & Spinach

INGREDIENTS :

    • 8 ounces whole-wheat fettuccine or linguine

    • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil

    • 1 ½ tablespoons finely chopped garlic

    • ½ teaspoon salt-free Italian seasoning

    • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper

    • 3 cups halved cherry tomatoes

    • ¼ teaspoon salt

    • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper

    • 3 cups packed baby spinach (about 3 oz.)

    • ¼ cup chopped fresh basil, plus more for garnish

    • 8 ounces burrata cheese

Recipe Description

  1. Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta cooking water; drain the pasta and set aside.

  2. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large high-sided skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, Italian seasoning and crushed red pepper; cook, stirring often, until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes; cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes burst and become saucy, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in salt and pepper. Remove from heat.

  3. Add the pasta and the reserved cooking water to the tomato mixture in the skillet; toss to combine. Add spinach and basil; toss to combine. Return to medium heat; cook, stirring often, until the pasta is coated with sauce and the spinach is wilted, about 2 minutes. Tear burrata into pieces and gently stir into the mixture. Divide among 4 bowls; garnish with additional basil, if desired. Serve immediately.