Description
This Quick Burrata Pasta is a luscious and flavorful Italian-inspired dish featuring tender ziti pasta in a rich tomato and beef broth sauce, luxuriously finished with creamy burrata cheese and fresh basil. Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe combines savory prosciutto, aromatic herbs, and a touch of wine for an elegant yet easy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Liquids and Broth
- 2.5 cups beef broth
- 1 cup half and half
- 2/3 cup dry white wine
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic glaze
Cheese and Dairy
- 1.5 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2/3 cup freshly grated parmesan
- 8 oz burrata cheese
Meat and Protein
- 4 oz prosciutto, sliced into thin ribbons
Produce
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- Fresh basil leaves, chiffonade
Pantry Staples and Spices
- 3 tbsp tomato paste
- 8 oz tomato sauce
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 3/4 tsp mustard powder
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
Pasta
- 1/2 lb ziti pasta
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce base: Heat olive oil in a large skillet or pan over medium heat. Add the sliced prosciutto and cook until slightly crisp, releasing its flavors into the oil. Next, add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the flavorings: Stir in tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes to deepen the flavor. Pour in the dry white wine and allow it to reduce slightly for about 2–3 minutes.
- Build the sauce: Add the beef broth, tomato sauce, half and half, Worcestershire sauce, dried oregano, basil, parsley, mustard powder, and red pepper flakes. Stir well and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Cook the pasta: In a separate pot, bring salted water to a boil and cook the ziti pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta, reserving about 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- Combine pasta and sauce: Add the drained pasta to the sauce pan and stir to coat. If the sauce is too thick, add a little reserved pasta water to loosen it. Add the butter and grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and combined for a creamy texture.
- Finish with burrata and basil: Divide the pasta into serving plates. Top each serving with a generous portion of burrata cheese. Garnish with fresh chiffonade basil leaves and drizzle with balsamic glaze for a touch of sweetness and acidity.
- Serve immediately: Enjoy the Quick Burrata Pasta hot for the best experience of creamy cheese melting into a rich tomato sauce infused with herbs and prosciutto.
Notes
- Use high-quality burrata cheese for the best creamy texture and flavor.
- If you prefer a vegetarian version, omit the prosciutto and use vegetable broth instead of beef broth.
- Reserve pasta water to adjust the sauce consistency as needed.
- You can substitute ziti pasta with penne or rigatoni if preferred.
- Adjust red pepper flakes according to your desired spice level.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Keywords: Burrata pasta, quick pasta recipe, creamy tomato pasta, prosciutto pasta, Italian pasta dish