Pâtes au Soleil: Burrata, Tomates Confites et Pignons
Pâtes au Soleil: Burrata, Tomates Confites et Pignons is a vibrant summer dish that captures the essence of the Mediterranean. This delightful recipe features al dente spaghetti tossed with sweet roasted cherry tomatoes, creamy burrata, and crunchy pine nuts, creating an irresistible combination of flavors and textures. Perfect for sharing at a dinner party or enjoying as a quick weeknight meal, this pasta dish is both visually stunning and satisfying. With easy preparation steps and fresh ingredients, it’s a fantastic way to bring the taste of summer to your table all year round.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 200 g spaghetti
- 200 g cherry tomatoes (red and yellow)
- 125 g burrata
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 20 g pine nuts
- Fresh basil leaves
- Dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Halve the cherry tomatoes and place them on a baking sheet, cut side up. Sprinkle with minced garlic, oregano, salt, pepper, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar.
- Roast in the oven for 20 minutes until tender.
- Boil salted water in a large pot and cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve some pasta water before draining.
- In a dry frying pan over medium heat, toast pine nuts until golden brown.
- Combine drained spaghetti with roasted tomatoes and their juices in the frying pan. Gradually add reserved pasta water to create a creamy sauce.
- Fold in chopped basil leaves and optional chili flakes if desired.
- Serve in bowls with burrata on top, garnished with toasted pine nuts, black pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg