I honestly can not fathom how anyone could ever get bored with pasta. Ever. The possibilities are endless. ENDLESS. Take this dish for instance, it was one of my clean out the fridge dinners. I picked up some gorgeous broccolini and burrata from Trader Joe’s earlier this week (when I was on my monthly gourmet jelly bean run – have you had them? oh my GAWsh) and cherry tomatoes from my local farm stands (which I do until my garden starts pumping them out, come on garden!). I knew those would make an excellent quick and healthy dinner so off to the dinner races we went.
With the end of the school year winding down and activities coming at me faster than a speeding bullet I feel like most days I’m running around like a chicken with my head cut off. By the time I get back home from taxi service every evening dinner has to be quick and easy. Pasta is the answer on those nights (and okay any other really if you’re a pastaholic like me). 30 minutes or less is best. This one comes in at 15. I’ve always been an overachiever.
A pot and a pan and 15 minutes. Yes I think that’s totally doable. And there’s burrata which makes me weak at the knees. I can NEVER turn down anything with burrata, but really why would you want to. It’s the Lambo of soft creamy dreamy cheeses. Yes, I said it. Lambo. Who am I?
Baci!
What You Will Need:
- 1 pound strozzapreti pasta
- kosher salt/pepper
- 2-3 tablespoons lemon infused olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic - crushed
- 6 ounces cherry tomatoes
- 8 ounces broccolini - par steamed
- 1 ball fresh burrata
What To Do:
- Place a large pot of generously salted water onto boil. When boiling add pasta and cook until just shy of al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup pasta water prior to draining.
- Into a large skillet heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic, and tomatoes, Season with salt and pepper. Cook until tomatoes burst. Add broccolini and cooked pasta. Toss to combine.
- Transfer pasta to serving platter. Drop burrata by the spoonful onto platter, finish with a drizzle of olive oil.
Angie says
This dish is so perfect for busy days – simple, healthy and delicious!
sue/the view from great island says
Well, for starters I was proud that I knew what everything was in that post title 🙂 This looks like the ultimate spring lunch!
Carol at Wild Goose Tea says
You are TOTALLY right on the money about pasta. There is no end to all the variations. This one falls in the simple and healthy category without losing the adjective, delicious.
Tiffany says
You had me at burrata! Looks fantastic!
Kim (Feed Me, Seymour) says
I’m really glad you shared this because I have been getting bored with pasta. I think it’s a creative block. But this looks amazing! So fresh and springy!
DessertForTwo says
Have you seen that meme on pinterest that says ‘all I care about is pasta and like 3 people?” that’s my life 🙂
kristy @ the wicked noodle says
Anything with burrata is going to be fantastic but especially this yummy and easy diah!
Sarah Caron (Sarah's Cucina Bella) says
I LOVE that this is a 15 minute dinner. And it looks so, so good. Because, seriously, on busy nights 15 minutes is all I can handle.
christine says
I love when I see a pasta dish that isn’t the same old same. This looks like something I would make and devour! Thanks for the great recipe.
Marjory @ Dinner-Mom says
This really is the perfect weeknight supper. And pasta is our go-to on busy nights too. Can’t wait to try it.
Sommer @ASpicyPerspective says
Paula, I love this dish! Yum! Pinned!
Brenda @ a farmgirl's dabbles says
Love how quick this comes together. And the burrata. Ohhhhhh…the burrata!! xo
Tasha @ ThatsSoYummy says
This dish looks delightful!
Stephanie @ Back For Seconds says
yeah, i never get tired of pasta. this looks great!
Maria | Pink Patisserie says
Bury me in Burrata! And pasta, definitely, always pasta! Gorgeous recipe!
Amy @Very Culinary says
Pretty much anything with garlic, tomatoes, and burrata FTW!
Christiane ~ Taking On Magazines says
I will never, never get tired of pasta! Heck, I have no problem eating it for breakfast as well as dinner. 🙂
Colleen (Souffle Bombay) says
Sometimes the best dinners are the simplest, my kids dig broccolini so this is perfect.
Nutmeg Nanny says
This looks great! I love the extra bite of broccolini and who doesn’t love burrata? So good!
Courtney @ Neighborfood says
I agree! I will never tire of pasta. Now let’s talk about those jelly beans…
Jen says
I totally agree – you can go light and easy or slow and hearty. Never get tired of pasta!
Marly says
I love these simple, delicious pasta dishes!
Miss @ Miss in the Kitchen says
So gorgeous, I want this for lunch today!
Samantha says
This dish is quite the beauty! I love the broccolini and all of the colors.
Meredith In Sock Monkey Slippers says
Fabulous! You know how I feel about this dish! Overnight it please!
Denise says
As Meredith said …. fabulous! Love everything about this easy to make meal!