Creamy Tomato & Burrata Pasta
Trader Joe'sCreamy Tomato & Burrata Pasta
Ingredients
For the Pasta
- 1 pound Trader Joe's Organic Spaghetti
- 8 ounces Trader Joe's Burrata Cheese, drained
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped, plus more for garnish
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated, plus more for serving
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
For the Creamy Tomato Sauce
- 2 tablespoons Trader Joe's Organic Olive Oil
- 1/2 yellow onion, small, finely diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 28 ounces Trader Joe's San Marzano Peeled Tomatoes, crushed by hand or with a fork
- 1/2 cup Trader Joe's Heavy Cream
- 1/2 cup Trader Joe's Vegetable Broth
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the Trader Joe's Organic Spaghetti and cook according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
While the pasta cooks, prepare the sauce. Heat Trader Joe's Organic Olive Oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the diced yellow onion and cook until softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
⏱️ 7 min
- 3
Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using) to the skillet and cook for another minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Pour in the Trader Joe's San Marzano Peeled Tomatoes, Trader Joe's Vegetable Broth, salt, and black pepper. Bring the sauce to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and let it cook for 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
⏱️ 15 min
- 5
Stir in the Trader Joe's Heavy Cream and chopped fresh basil into the tomato sauce. Continue to simmer for another 2-3 minutes, until the sauce is heated through and slightly thickened.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Add the cooked and drained spaghetti directly to the sauce. Toss to coat the pasta evenly. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water until it reaches your desired consistency.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Gently tear the Trader Joe's Burrata Cheese into pieces and nestle them into the pasta. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately, garnished with extra fresh basil and a crack of black pepper.
⏱️ 2 min
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Trader Joe'sCreamy Tomato & Burrata Pasta
Ingredients
For the Pasta
- 1 pound Trader Joe's Organic Spaghetti
- 8 ounces Trader Joe's Burrata Cheese, drained
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped, plus more for garnish
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated, plus more for serving
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
For the Creamy Tomato Sauce
- 2 tablespoons Trader Joe's Organic Olive Oil
- 1/2 yellow onion, small, finely diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 28 ounces Trader Joe's San Marzano Peeled Tomatoes, crushed by hand or with a fork
- 1/2 cup Trader Joe's Heavy Cream
- 1/2 cup Trader Joe's Vegetable Broth
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the Trader Joe's Organic Spaghetti and cook according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
While the pasta cooks, prepare the sauce. Heat Trader Joe's Organic Olive Oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the diced yellow onion and cook until softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
⏱️ 7 min - 3
Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using) to the skillet and cook for another minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Pour in the Trader Joe's San Marzano Peeled Tomatoes, Trader Joe's Vegetable Broth, salt, and black pepper. Bring the sauce to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and let it cook for 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
⏱️ 15 min - 5
Stir in the Trader Joe's Heavy Cream and chopped fresh basil into the tomato sauce. Continue to simmer for another 2-3 minutes, until the sauce is heated through and slightly thickened.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Add the cooked and drained spaghetti directly to the sauce. Toss to coat the pasta evenly. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water until it reaches your desired consistency.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Gently tear the Trader Joe's Burrata Cheese into pieces and nestle them into the pasta. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately, garnished with extra fresh basil and a crack of black pepper.
⏱️ 2 min