It’s the simple dishes, especially in hot weather, that really call to me. Super sweet summer tomatoes, fresh fragrant basil, and spaghetti are cooked in one pot for an easy 20 minute dinner. One pot pastas aren’t anything new, but it took me a while to jump on the bandwagon. Now that I’m there though I’m not getting off – they’re the perfect dish to make when those gorgeous sun-drenched evenings are calling you outside and you don’t want to be standing at the stove too long. I added some hand-torn chunks of burrata on top as a extra treat. The creaminess of my all-time-favorite cheese with the classic combination of tomato and basil was just too alluring to resist!
pictured: braiser // cocotte // plate
One Pan Pasta: Tomato, Basil and Burrata Spaghetti slightly adapted from Martha Stewart
serves 4-6
prep time: 10 minutes
cook time: 10 minutes
total time: 20 minutes
- 12 ounces spaghetti
- 4 small tomatoes, quartered
- 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cups water, plus 1/2 cup if needed
- coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
- fresh burrata, to finish
- fresh basil, to finish
Combine the pasta, tomatoes, garlic, red pepper flakes, oil and water in a large heavy bottomed pan or pot (large enough to fit the pasta in without breaking).
Bring to a boil over high heat. Boil, stirring and flipping pasta with tongs until pasta is al dente and cooked through and water as nearly evaporated, about 8-9 minutes. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground pepper. Enjoy hot with fresh burrata, basil, and a tiny drizzle of olive oil, if desired.
*If your pasta is too dry without it cooking all the way through, add in the extra 1/2 cup of water during the cooking time.
Oh! I am totally cooking this very soon! I have loads of cherry tomatoes in my garden, plenty of basil as well… and I haven’t tried one-pot pasta yet! Thanks!
LOVE how easy and tasty this looks! Trying it for dinner tonight :-)
Really well done (like deliciously done not overcooked to death well done) pasta + tomato sauce + some cheese can be the BEST dish. Every time I’ve been to Scarpetta I always give myself a mental pep talk that I will NOT order the $24 dollar spaghetti pomodoro and EVERY TIME. Urghhh. But so good though.
Love the addition of burrata here instead of parmesan !!
This looks so easy! I’ve always wanted to try a one pot pasta and I think this will be the one. :)
really good summer tomatoes, basil, and fresh mozzarella/burata is one of the best combos ever. when i’m too lazy to even boil pasta, i’ll toast a hunk of bread, or even ignore the carbs and go for a caprese salad.
Where do you buy burrata? I have been to a few different grocery stores, and I never seem to find it (I live in Ontario). Do you go to a specialty store? I want to know, because this looks so delicious and I can’t wait to try it!
they have it at whole foods, do you guys have one? and italian places tend to have it too! i hope you can source it out because it is dreamy :)
Trader Joes
I’m finding it at Walmart near the deli
Definitely going to try this as it’s so simple and meat free so, as a vegan, it’s a great choice.
Like you too, when it’s hot weather (and it’s always hot here in Bangkok :), I go for hot food. And this sounds great. Looks pretty too. Thanks.
This looks super delicious and easy! I like how it’s fast, so I can make it for lunch on the morning of. I’ll definitely be trying!
Yum!!!!! Will have to try this and make it with vegan substitute for cheese. Can’t wait!! check out my blog if you ever get a chance :)
Yum, this looks delicious!! Easy too!