Creamy Pesto Cavatappi with Burrata
plus Tomatoes & Crispy Panko
You’d never guess that this luxe pasta dish—dotted with creamy burrata cheese—comes together in under 30 minutes! After sautéing diced tomatoes, you’ll build a sauce with pesto, butter, and a swirl of tangy crème fraîche. Then you’ll stir in your cavatappi, top the dish with panko, burrata, and bake it until everything is golden brown and melty.
The quantities provided above are averages only.
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
Ingredients
4 tablespoon
Pesto
(Contains: Milk)
½ cup
Panko Breadcrumbs
(Contains: Wheat)
4 ounce
Burrata
(Contains: Milk)
6 ounce
Cavatappi Pasta
(Contains: Wheat)
2 tablespoon
Crème Fraîche
(Contains: Milk)
2 unit
Tomato
Not included in your delivery
2 teaspoon (tsp)
Salt
1 tablespoon (tbsp)
Olive Oil
1 teaspoon (tsp)
Cooking Oil
1 tablespoon (tbsp)
Butter
(Contains: Milk)
teaspoon (tsp)
Black Pepper
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Wash and dry produce.
Trim and halve tomatoes lengthwise; cut crosswise into into ¼-inch-thick half-moons.
Once water is boiling, add cavatappi to pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, 9-11 minutes. Reserve ½ cup pasta cooking water (1 cup for 4 servings), then drain.
While pasta cooks, in a small bowl, combine panko, 1 TBSP olive oil, ½ tsp salt, and pepper (2 TBSP olive oil and 1 tsp salt for 4).
Adjust oven rack to top position; heat broiler to high.
Heat a drizzle of oil in a large, preferably ovenproof, pan over medium-high heat. Add tomatoes and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until starting to soften, 2-4 minutes.
Stir in pesto, crème fraîche, drained cavatappi, ¼ cup reserved pasta cooking water, and 1 TBSP butter (½ cup reserved pasta cooking water and 2 TBSP butter for 4 servings). Cook, stirring, until coated, 1-2 minutes. TIP: If needed, stir in more reserved pasta cooking water a splash at a time until pasta is coated in a creamy sauce.
Taste and season with salt and pepper if desired. (If your pan isn’t ovenproof, transfer pasta mixture to a baking dish now.)
Evenly top pasta with panko mixture. Tear burrata into bite-size pieces and arrange on top of pasta.
Broil on top rack until panko is golden bown and cheese melts, 2-4 minutes. TIP: Watch carefully to avoid burning!
Divide pasta between shallow bowls and serve.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Dec 2025- Flavor: Many loved the creamy burrata and pesto combo, though some found it bland and wanted more pronounced pesto flavor.
- Ease of prep: Quick and easy to make, with simple steps that even kids can help with 🍲.
- Suggestions: Consider adding garlic, onions, or Italian herbs for more depth; try sun-dried tomatoes or extra fresh ones.
- Portions: Good portion size for most; some suggested adding protein like grilled chicken for a heartier meal.
- Texture: The panko topping adds a nice crunch, but broil carefully to avoid burning while melting the cheese.
