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Skillet Burst Cherry Tomato and Garlic Pasta

This fresh pasta dish features juicy burst tomatoes, a splash of white wine, and creamy burrata cheese.

By Daily Recipes Book· 🌍 Italian· July 15, 2026
Skillet Burst Cherry Tomato and Garlic Pasta
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Prep
10 minutes
Cook
20 minutes
Total
30 minutes
Serves
4

There is something so special about the way cherry tomatoes blister in a hot skillet. They release their natural sweetness and create a lovely light sauce that coats every strand of pasta perfectly.

This dinner feels fancy but is ready in thirty minutes. I like to add a handful of garlic breadcrumbs at the end for a little bit of crunch that ties everything together.

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces spaghetti or linguine
  • 2 pints cherry tomatoes
  • 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 1/3 cup dry white wine
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 ball fresh burrata cheese
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. 1

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

  2. 2

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

  3. 3

    Add the breadcrumbs to the skillet and toast them until golden brown. Stir in the lemon zest and a pinch of salt, then remove the crumbs from the pan and set them aside.

  4. 4

    In the same skillet, add the remaining oil and the cherry tomatoes. Cook them until they start to burst and soften.

  5. 5

    Stir in the sliced garlic and cook for one minute until fragrant. Pour in the white wine and let it simmer for about three minutes to reduce slightly.

  6. 6

    Add the cooked pasta directly into the skillet with the tomatoes. Toss everything together so the sauce coats the noodles.

  7. 7

    Divide the pasta into bowls, place a piece of fresh burrata on top of each serving, and sprinkle with the lemon breadcrumbs and fresh basil.

💡 Tips

Store any leftover pasta in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days. If you want to keep the breadcrumbs crunchy, store them in a separate jar and sprinkle them on right before you eat. This dish is best enjoyed warm with an extra drizzle of good olive oil.

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