1. Cook the pasta

Boil salted water → cook pasta according to package directions.

Reserve ¼ cup pasta water before draining.

2. Cook tomatoes & garlic

Heat olive oil in a skillet.

Add sliced garlic and sauté 30 seconds until fragrant.

Add tomatoes, salt, and pepper.

Cook for 5 minutes, gently smashing tomatoes so they release juices.

3. Combine pasta + tomatoes

Add cooked pasta into the skillet. Toss well.

Add a splash of pasta water if the sauce needs loosening.

4. Plate & finish

Place pasta on plates. Tear burrata open over the top.

Let the creamy center melt into the warm noodles.

5. Optional

Add basil, black pepper, or chili flakes.

Notes / Tips

Add protein: grilled chicken, salmon, or shrimp

Add veggies: spinach, roasted peppers, zucchini

Make spicy: add Calabrian chili

Best with crusty bread to wipe up sauce

Amazing cold as next-day pasta salad