Ingredients
30 garlic cloves
4 cup cherry tomatoes
2 tbsp. olive oil
Salt & pepper
½ tbsp. red pepper flakes
250 g pasta (spaghetti o Fettuccine Work best)
1 serrano pepper chopped
Parmigiano Reggiano for topping
Burrata Cheese
1 - 2 cups of pasta water
¼ cup chopped fresh basil, plus more for sprinkling
Directions
Step 1
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add in the garlic, and cook for 1 to 2 minutes.
Step 2
Add in the pepper, then the tomatoes with salt and pepper, and toss them in the oil. Let the tomatoes cook for 20 to 25 minutes until they begin to burst. Keep an eye on it and low the heat if needed.
Step 3
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta. keep 1-2 cups of pasta water on the side for later
Step 4
Once the pasta is done, drain it and mix with olive oil.
Step 5
Add the pasta water and half the amount of basil to the sauce, mix and cook for a few minutes.
Step 6
Optional- Place the sauce in a food processor until smooth.
Step 7
Once the sauce is ready, which means garlic and tomatoes are soft, add the pasta and Parmigiano and mix for a few minutes, until the pasta absorbs 80% of the liquid. Serve immediately, and top with parmesan cheese, more fresh basil, and red pepper flakes.
Step 8
Open the burrata into two pieces and place them on top of the pasta.
