Description
This dish features roasted cherry or grape tomatoes served with creamy burrata, drizzled with olive oil or balsamic vinegar.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pints cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 8 oz burrata cheese
- Fresh basil, for garnish
- Crushed red pepper flakes, for garnish
- Toasted bread or pasta, for serving
- 4 cloves garlic, sliced
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme
- Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat & Prepare Pan: Start by preheating your oven to 400 degrees F. While it heats up, line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Combine Tomatoes & Oil: In a bowl, toss the halved cherry or grape tomatoes with a generous drizzle of olive oil. Ensure they are well-coated to avoid dryness during roasting.
- Season Generously: Sprinkle kosher salt, black pepper, and add the sliced garlic, fresh thyme, and a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes over the tomatoes. Toss them together to ensure all tomatoes are seasoned well.
- Roast Tomatoes: Spread the seasoned tomatoes on the prepared baking sheet. Roast in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes, until the tomatoes start to burst and are fragrant. Keep an eye on them to avoid over-roasting.
- Serve with Burrata: Remove the roasted tomatoes from the oven and allow to cool slightly. Spoon the creamy burrata over the warm tomatoes, allowing the heat to melt the cheese.
- Drizzle & Enjoy: Drizzle with additional olive oil or balsamic vinegar if desired. Serve immediately with toasted bread or pasta to enjoy the combination of flavors.
Notes
- Storage Tips: Best enjoyed fresh. Can store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 days.
- Expert Tips: Ensure tomatoes are well-coated in olive oil before roasting to prevent drying out. Serve hot to allow burrata to melt beautifully. For a deeper flavor, consider drizzling balsamic glaze over the tomatoes just before serving. Keep an eye on tomatoes around the 30-minute mark to avoid mushiness.
- Reheating Instructions: If you need to reheat, place the dish in a preheated oven at 350 degrees F for about 10 minutes until heated through.
- Serving Suggestions: Serve with crusty garlic bread or use as a sauce for pasta or zoodles.
- Recipe Variations: Top with arugula for extra freshness, or add other roasted vegetables during cooking if desired.
- Ingredient Notes: Use ripe, garden-fresh tomatoes for the best flavor. Substitute burrata with fresh mozzarella if needed, but adjust serving size to 8 oz.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 225
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 27mg