Broiled Burrata Pesto Cavatappi
with Roma Tomatoes, Crème Fraîche & Golden Panko
- Milk
- Wheat
Cavatappi pasta tossed in silky pesto and crème fraîche with sweet Roma tomatoes, topped with melty burrata and crispy golden panko. This broiler-finished dish delivers restaurant-quality comfort in under 30 minutes—perfect for date night or cozy weeknight dinners. Sophisticated yet approachable culinary magic!
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
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Wash and dry produce.
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Trim and halve tomatoes lengthwise; cut crosswise into ¼-inch-thick half-moons.
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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.
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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).
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Adjust oven rack to top position; heat broiler to high.
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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.
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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.)
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Taste and season with salt and pepper if desired. TIP: If your pan isn't ovenproof, transfer pasta mixture to a baking dish now.
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Evenly top pasta with panko mixture. Tear burrata into bite-size pieces and arrange on top of pasta.
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Broil on top rack until panko is golden brown and cheese melts, 2-4 minutes. (TIP: Watch carefully to avoid burning!)
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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.
