Description
Looking for a quick dinner that’s both fresh and indulgent? This Burrata Pasta with Roasted Tomatoes, Fresh Basil & Sweet Corn is the perfect combination of creamy, sweet, and savory. With roasted cherry tomatoes and sweet corn tossed into al dente spaghetti, and topped with luscious burrata cheese and fragrant basil, this dish hits every note. Whether you need easy dinner ideas, fresh summer pasta, or a quick recipe for entertaining, this one’s a guaranteed win. A vibrant, no-fuss pasta recipe that looks gourmet but is ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
8 oz spaghetti
8 oz burrata cheese
2 cups cherry tomatoes
1 cup sweet corn kernels
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp cracked black pepper
1 clove garlic (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 400°F.
2. Toss cherry tomatoes and corn with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper on a sheet pan.
3. Roast for 20–25 minutes until tomatoes are blistered and juicy.
4. Cook spaghetti in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup pasta water before draining.
5. In a large skillet or bowl, combine cooked spaghetti, roasted tomatoes, and corn.
6. Add a splash of reserved pasta water and toss to coat.
7. Tear burrata over the warm pasta so it gently melts.
8. Add fresh basil, drizzle with remaining olive oil, and top with more cracked pepper.
9. Serve immediately.
Notes
Use grilled corn for a smoky twist that deepens the flavor.
Reserve the pasta water to help emulsify and thicken the sauce naturally.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasted
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 68g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 35mg