Heirloom Tomato & Burrata Pasta with Garlic Herb Butter

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🥘 Heirloom Tomato & Burrata Pasta with Garlic Herb Butter

 

 

Introduction

This recipe is a luxurious celebration of simple ingredients coming together in a symphony of flavor. It’s inspired by warm Italian evenings, long tables filled with laughter, and shared bowls of comforting pasta. The creamy burrata, paired with the sweet acidity of heirloom tomatoes and infused with rich garlic herb butter, creates a dish both rustic and refined. Whether you’re making it for a dinner party or a cozy night in with your favorite person, this one speaks directly to the heart — and the stomach.

📜 A Brief History

 

 

 

Pasta has been a staple of Italian cuisine for centuries, with roots going back to ancient times. The addition of burrata, a soft cheese from Puglia made from mozzarella and cream, brings a more recent touch — this cheese was invented only in the 1920s but quickly became beloved for its decadent texture. Heirloom tomatoes, with their colorful skins and rich, full flavors, remind us of a time before mass agriculture — they are nature’s sweetest gift, passed down from generations of growers.

🍅 Ingredients (Serves 4 lovers of life and food)

 

 

 

For the Pasta:

  • 400g (14 oz) linguine or spaghetti
  • 1 tbsp salt (for boiling water)

For the Sauce:

  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp chili flakes (optional, for heat)
  • 2 cups heirloom cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 tsp sugar (to enhance the tomatoes)
  • Salt & black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
  • 1 tbsp balsamic glaze (optional, for finishing)
  • 2 balls of burrata cheese
  • Zest of 1 lemon (optional, but magical)

🔪 Method & Instructions

 

 

 

 

Step 1: Cook the Pasta

 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  2. Add the pasta and cook until al dente (check the package — usually 8–10 minutes).
  3. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain.

Step 2: Make the Garlic Herb Butter

 

  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.
  2. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant (don’t let it brown).
  3. Add chili flakes (if using), stirring gently.

Step 3: Add Tomatoes

 

  1. Add the halved tomatoes to the skillet.
  2. Sprinkle with sugar, salt, and pepper.
  3. Cook for 5–7 minutes until the tomatoes burst and release their juices.
  4. Smash a few tomatoes with a spoon to thicken the sauce.

Step 4: Combine with Pasta

 

  1. Add drained pasta directly into the skillet.
  2. Toss everything with tongs, adding splashes of reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce.
  3. Add the lemon zest and torn basil just before turning off the heat.

Step 5: Serve with Love

  1. Divide the pasta among plates.
  2. Tear a ball of burrata over each serving — let it melt into the pasta like a dream.
  3. Drizzle with balsamic glaze and a few extra basil leaves.

❤️ For the Lovers

 

 

 

This is the kind of dish you serve when you want to say “I adore you” without speaking. It’s warm, rich, sensual — each creamy bite says, “you’re home.” Share it under candlelight, with a glass of wine, maybe fingers brushing as you reach for the same tomato. Or eat it cross-legged on the couch, barefoot, laughing over something silly. This pasta doesn’t need silverware to be elegant — it needs connection.

📘 Conclusion

 

 

 

You’ve just made more than a meal. You’ve crafted an experience — a story on a plate. Food is about nourishment, yes — but also about memories, stories, love, and time well spent. Let this recipe become a tradition in your home. Pass it on, like an heirloom. And when someone asks you what the secret is, tell them the truth: it’s made with love — and a lot of garlic butter.

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