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Pesto Pasta with Blistered Tomatoes and Burrata

A fresh and cozy pasta dish topped with creamy burrata and sweet blistered tomatoes.

By Daily Recipes Book· 🌍 Italian· July 30, 2026
Pesto Pasta with Blistered Tomatoes and Burrata
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Prep
5 minutes
Cook
15 minutes
Total
20 minutes
Serves
4

This pesto pasta is one of my favorite go to dinners when I need something fast that everyone at the table will enjoy. It is incredibly simple to pull together on a busy weeknight using just a few quality ingredients.

I love to blister the tomatoes just until they start to pop so they stay juicy and sweet. Serving this with a big ball of burrata torn over the top makes it feel special without any extra fuss.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound pasta of your choice
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup basil pesto
  • 1 ball fresh burrata cheese
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh Parmesan cheese for serving
  • Balsamic glaze for drizzling, optional

Instructions

  1. 1

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the package directions until al dente.

  2. 2

    While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

  3. 3

    Add the cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook them for about 5 to 7 minutes until they are blistered and just beginning to burst.

  4. 4

    Drain the cooked pasta and add it directly into the skillet with the tomatoes.

  5. 5

    Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the pesto until the pasta is evenly coated.

  6. 6

    Transfer the pasta to a serving bowl and top with the burrata cheese broken into pieces.

  7. 7

    Season with salt and pepper to taste and add a sprinkle of Parmesan or a drizzle of balsamic glaze if desired.

💡 Tips

Store any leftover pasta in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days. If you want to make this a heartier meal, you can easily stir in some grilled chicken or cooked shrimp before adding the burrata.

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