# What You’ll Need:
→ Pasta
01 - 14 oz spaghetti or linguine
→ Vegetables & Herbs
02 - 14 oz cherry tomatoes, halved
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 small bunch fresh basil, leaves torn
05 - 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
→ Cheese
06 - 9 oz burrata cheese (2 medium balls)
→ Seasonings
07 - 1 tsp sea salt, plus extra for pasta water
08 - 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
09 - Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
→ Garnish
10 - Additional fresh basil leaves
11 - Drizzle of olive oil
# How to Make It:
01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta until al dente according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Add halved cherry tomatoes, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 7 minutes until tomatoes soften and release juices.
04 - Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the tomatoes. Toss to combine, adding reserved pasta water gradually to create a silky sauce.
05 - Remove from heat. Stir in torn basil leaves gently.
06 - Transfer pasta to serving plates or a large platter. Place the burrata balls on top and tear gently to reveal creamy centers.
07 - Drizzle with olive oil and scatter additional fresh basil leaves. Serve immediately to enjoy the cheese pull.
