Creamy Tomato Penne with Burrata

Indulge in a delightful bowl of penne pasta enveloped in a rich creamy tomato and garlic sauce, accented by sun-dried and cherry tomatoes. Crowned with luscious burrata cheese, fresh basil, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze, this dish is perfect for a comforting yet elegant meal.

Steps

1. Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside. 2. In a skillet, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. 3. Stir in crushed tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, and cherry tomatoes. Cook for about 5 minutes. 4. Add heavy cream, salt, and pepper, stirring until the sauce is creamy and combined. Add the cooked penne pasta and mix well. 5. On a plate, create a nest with the pasta, placing the burrata cheese ball in the center. 6. Tear fresh basil and sprinkle over the pasta and burrata. Drizzle with balsamic glaze. 7. For the crostini, preheat a pan and brush the baguette slice with olive oil. Toast until golden, then rub with the garlic clove. 8. Serve the pasta with crostini on the side, and enjoy your meal!

100g penne pasta 1 tbsp olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 100g canned crushed tomatoes 50g sun-dried tomatoes, chopped 50g cherry tomatoes, halved 50ml heavy cream Salt and pepper to taste 1 ball of burrata cheese Fresh basil leaves, torn Balsamic glaze for drizzling 1 slice of baguette for crostini 1 clove garlic for rubbing 1 tbsp additional olive oil for crostini