Creamy Basil and Garlic Pasta with Burrata Delight
Creamy basil and garlic pasta delivers rich flavors and fresh notes. It solves bland, boring pasta dinners. After making this many times, I trust its balance of creamy and fresh. You’ll love the melty burrata and crispy prosciutto textures. For a cozy pairing, try the Crispy Greek Lemon Potatoes Oven Roasted to Perfection. Jump to the recipe card or keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Crispy Greek Lemon Potatoes Oven Roasted to Perfection and Southern Banana Cobbler Recipe with Warm Gooey Topping.
Why This Creamy Basil and Garlic Pasta with Burrata Delight Is Pure Comfort
- Rich creamy texture balanced by fresh basil
- Melty burrata adds indulgent creaminess
- Prosciutto brings savory crisp contrast
- Simple ingredients create complex flavors
What You'll Need for Creamy Basil and Garlic Pasta with Burrata Delight
Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.
- 12 ounces pasta (fettuccine or linguine)
- 8 ounces burrata cheese
- 4 ounces prosciutto slices
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Optional: Extra fresh basil leaves
- Optional: Lemon zest
- Optional: Extra Parmesan cheese
📝 Ingredient Notes
- burrata cheese: Use fresh burrata for best creamy texture. Avoid overly watery types.
- prosciutto: Slice thinly and add just before serving to keep crispy texture.
🛒 Tools & Equipment I Recommend
- Non-stick skillet — Prevents sticking and helps gently cook garlic and cream sauce evenly → See on Amazon
- High-quality chef's knife — Allows precise garlic mincing and prosciutto slicing for even cooking → See on Amazon
How to Make Creamy Basil and Garlic Pasta with Burrata Delight
- Cook the pasta: Boil salted water and cook pasta 9-11 minutes until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water and drain.
- Sauté garlic: Heat olive oil in skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Do not burn garlic.
- Make cream sauce: Add heavy cream, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Simmer gently 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Combine pasta and sauce: Add cooked pasta to skillet. Toss with sauce adding reserved pasta water to achieve desired creaminess.
- Add basil and Parmesan: Stir in fresh basil and grated Parmesan. Remove from heat to prevent basil wilting.
- Serve with burrata and prosciutto: Plate pasta, top each serving with burrata and prosciutto slices. Add extra basil or lemon zest if desired.
Cook's Tips for Perfect Creamy Basil and Garlic Pasta with Burrata Delight
- Key technique: Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce thickness and help it cling to noodles.
- Common mistake and fix: Burning garlic ruins the sauce flavor. Cook garlic on medium-low and watch closely.
- Ingredient tip: Add prosciutto last to maintain its delicate crisp texture.
- Serving suggestion: Serve immediately after adding burrata to enjoy melty creaminess.
Storing & Reheating Creamy Basil and Garlic Pasta with Burrata Delight
Short-Term Storage
Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container up to 3 days. Make-ahead tip: Prepare sauce ahead, keep pasta separate, combine right before serving.
Freezing Creamy Basil and Garlic Pasta with Burrata Delight
Not recommended due to cream sauce texture change.
How to Reheat Without Drying It Out
Oven: Reheat in a 300°F oven covered until warmed, about 10 minutes. Microwave: Microwave on medium power in short intervals, stirring gently each time.
Recipe Notes
- Chef tip: Warm cream gently to avoid curdling and keep sauce smooth.
- Best substitution: Ricotta can replace burrata but won’t be as creamy and melty.
- Make-ahead: Make sauce and slice prosciutto in advance for faster assembly.
- Scaling: Ingredients scale evenly; use large pan for bigger batches.
- Troubleshooting: If sauce is runny, simmer a few minutes longer; if too thick, add more pasta water.
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Creamy Basil and Garlic Pasta with Burrata Delight
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 12 ounces pasta (fettuccine or linguine)
- 8 ounces burrata cheese
- 4 ounces prosciutto slices
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Seasonings
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Optional Toppings
- Extra fresh basil leaves
- Lemon zest
- Extra Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil salted water and cook pasta 9-11 minutes until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water and drain.
- Sauté garlic: Heat olive oil in skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Do not burn garlic.
- Make cream sauce: Add heavy cream, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Simmer gently 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Combine pasta and sauce: Add cooked pasta to skillet. Toss with sauce adding reserved pasta water to achieve desired creaminess.
- Add basil and Parmesan: Stir in fresh basil and grated Parmesan. Remove from heat to prevent basil wilting.
- Serve with burrata and prosciutto: Plate pasta, top each serving with burrata and prosciutto slices. Add extra basil or lemon zest if desired.
Notes
- Chef tip: Warm cream gently to avoid curdling and keep sauce smooth.
- Best substitution: Ricotta can replace burrata but won’t be as creamy and melty.
- Make-ahead: Make sauce and slice prosciutto in advance for faster assembly.
- Scaling: Ingredients scale evenly; use large pan for bigger batches.
- Troubleshooting: If sauce is runny, simmer a few minutes longer; if too thick, add more pasta water.
Storage
- Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container up to 3 days.
- Freezer: Not recommended due to cream sauce texture change.
- Oven reheat: Reheat in a 300°F oven covered until warmed, about 10 minutes.
- Microwave reheat: Microwave on medium power in short intervals, stirring gently each time.
- Make ahead: Prepare sauce ahead, keep pasta separate, combine right before serving.
Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 620
- Protein: 18g
- Fat: 35g
- Carbs: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Cholesterol: 95mg
- Sat. Fat: 20g
Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.
Creamy Basil and Garlic Pasta with Burrata Delight FAQs
Yes, make the sauce and cook pasta separately. Reheat sauce gently and toss with pasta to avoid soggy noodles.
Sauce often separates if cream is boiled aggressively. Simmer sauce on low heat and stir continuously.
Freezing is not recommended. Cream sauces lose texture and become watery when thawed.
Add prosciutto after plating. This keeps it crisp and prevents it from wilting in sauce.
Yes, its warm creamy sauce and savory prosciutto make it a cozy and hearty winter option.
A Warm Final Note
I can’t wait for you to try Creamy Basil and Garlic Pasta with Burrata Delight and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!
