There is pasta, and then there is Italian indulgence. If you are looking to elevate your next pasta night into a white-tablecloth experience, this Tomato, Basil Oil & Creamy Burrata Pasta is your ticket there.
Best of all? It takes less than 30 minutes to prepare, provided you start with the right ingredients.
The Secret to Restaurant-Quality Italian Pasta
Because this recipe relies on simple components, the quality of your pantry staples matters. For this dish, we skip the mass-produced grocery store options and use authentic, regional Italian products:
- The Pasta: We use Morelli Busiate Pasta. Its unique helical shape originates from Sicily and is specifically designed to trap every drop of rich sauce. Plus, Morelli retains the wheat germ in their pasta, giving it an unparalleled flavor and texture.
- The Sauce: Cutrera Cherry Tomato Sauce provides a naturally sweet, sun-ripened base that balances beautifully with the rich cheese.
Recipe Ingredients
Prep time: 10 mins | Cook time: 15 mins | Servings: 4
1 pack Busiate Pasta by Morelli
1 bottle Cherry Tomato Sauce by Cutrera
1 garlic clove, crushed
Extra virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly cracked black pepper
1 large bunch fresh basil
80–100 ml extra virgin olive oil
A pinch of salt
To Finish
- 5 small Burrata balls (fresh)
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Step-by-Step Directions
1. Master the Fresh Basil Oil
Blanch your fresh basil leaves for exactly 10 seconds in a pot of boiling water, then immediately plunge them into ice water to lock in that brilliant green color. Pat the leaves completely dry. Blend the blanched basil with 80–100 ml of high-quality extra virgin olive oil and a pinch of salt until perfectly smooth. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve for a clean, vibrant finish.
2. Simmer the Tomato Sauce
In a large pan, gently heat a generous splash of extra virgin olive oil with your crushed garlic clove to infuse the oil. Pour in the Cutrera Cherry Tomato Sauce, season with a pinch of salt and pepper, and let it simmer gently on low heat for a few minutes to let the flavors marry.
3. Cook Your Busiate Al Dente
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Cook the Morelli Busiate pasta until it is just al dente (it should still have a firm bite). Drain the pasta, reserving a small cup of that starchy pasta water. Toss the hot pasta directly into your simmering tomato sauce, adding a splash of the pasta water to create a glossy, perfectly emulsified coating.
4. Plate and Present
Divide the sauced busiate among four bowls. Top each serving with the creamy burrata cheese. Just before serving, drizzle the homemade basil oil over the top in artistic drops or a light swirl, and scatter a few fresh basil leaves over the dish.
