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Garlic Herb Roasted Cherry Tomato Carbonara

This comforting pasta dish pairs roasted sweet tomatoes with crispy prosciutto and a rich, creamy sauce.

By Daily Recipes Book· 🌍 Italian· August 28, 2026
Garlic Herb Roasted Cherry Tomato Carbonara
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Prep
10 minutes
Cook
25 minutes
Total
35 minutes
Serves
4

There is something so special about the way cherry tomatoes burst and turn sweet in the oven. When you toss them with pasta, salty prosciutto, and a bit of creamy burrata, you get a meal that feels like a warm hug at the end of a busy day.

This recipe is a favorite in my house during the late summer months when the garden is full of tomatoes. It is simple enough for a Tuesday night but fancy enough to serve when friends stop by for a casual dinner.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes
  • 4 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 4 slices prosciutto, torn into pieces
  • 12 ounces spaghetti
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 ball of fresh burrata cheese
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh basil leaves for garnish

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

  2. 2

    Place the cherry tomatoes and smashed garlic cloves on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with oregano, salt, and pepper, then roast for about 20 minutes until the tomatoes are soft.

  3. 3

    While the tomatoes roast, cook the spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water according to the package directions. Reserve half a cup of pasta water before draining.

  4. 4

    In a small skillet, crisp the prosciutto pieces over medium heat until they are nice and crunchy, then set them aside.

  5. 5

    In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs and grated Parmesan cheese until smooth.

  6. 6

    Add the hot pasta to the baking sheet with the roasted tomatoes, tossing everything together gently. Remove from the oven.

  7. 7

    Pour the egg and cheese mixture over the hot pasta, tossing quickly so the heat of the noodles creates a creamy sauce without scrambling the eggs. Add a splash of the reserved pasta water if you need to thin the sauce.

  8. 8

    Top the pasta with the crispy prosciutto and a fresh ball of burrata, then garnish with plenty of fresh basil.

💡 Tips

If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days. Gently reheat the pasta with a tiny splash of water to keep the sauce from getting too thick. This dish is best served immediately while the burrata is soft and creamy.

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