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Plated spaghetti with burrata on top, garnished with basil and crispy pancetta.

Spaghetti with Burrata, Pancetta, and Cherry Tomatoes

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This spaghetti with burrata combines everything you love about a cozy Italian pasta — crispy pancetta, garlicky tomato sauce, and a cloud of creamy burrata that melts right into the noodles. The cherry tomatoes add a burst of freshness, while the lemon juice and Parmesan balance every bite with brightness and umami. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s the kind of dish that looks restaurant-worthy but tastes even better homemade.
Perfect for date night, dinner parties, or an effortless weeknight meal that still feels luxurious.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 29 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 799
Ingredients Method Nutrition Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 16 oz spaghetti
  • 8 oz diced pancetta
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 6–7 garlic cloves thinly sliced
  • ¼–½ tsp red pepper flakes
  • 12 oz cherry tomatoes halved
  • 3½ Tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 14–15 oz can crushed tomatoes
  • ½–1 tsp sugar optional
  • 1½ Tbsp lemon juice
  • ¾ cup Parmesan or Pecorino Romano
  • 2 balls burrata 8 oz total
  • ½ cup fresh basil chopped
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • 1½ cups reserved pasta water

Method
 

  1. Boil pasta until al dente; reserve 1½ cups pasta water.
  2. In a skillet, cook pancetta until crisp; remove.
  3. Add garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté 1 minute.
  4. Add cherry tomatoes; cook 5–6 minutes until blistered.
  5. Stir in tomato paste; cook 1–2 minutes, then add crushed tomatoes and ½ cup pasta water. Simmer 7–10 minutes.
  6. Return pancetta and pasta to pan; toss with lemon juice and Parmesan.
  7. Plate and top with torn burrata and fresh basil. Drizzle with olive oil and serve hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 799kcalCarbohydrates: 94gProtein: 31gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 51mgSodium: 806mgPotassium: 746mgFiber: 5gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 997IUVitamin C: 27mgCalcium: 280mgIron: 3mg

Video

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Notes

  • Burrata melts best when added to hot but not boiling pasta.
  • Add a splash of white wine or butter for extra richness.
  • Save leftover sauce for next-day toast or polenta.

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