Shrimp & Pesto Cavatappi with Burrata
plus Tomatoes & Crispy Panko
- Milk
- Wheat
- Shellfish
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)
10 ounce
Shrimp
(Contains: Shellfish)
2 unit
Tomato
Not included in your delivery
1 teaspoon (tsp)
Cooking Oil
teaspoon (tsp)
Black Pepper
1 tablespoon (tbsp)
Butter
(Contains: Milk)
2 teaspoon (tsp)
Salt
1 tablespoon (tbsp)
Olive Oil
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 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. TIP: 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 brown and cheese melts, 2-4 minutes. (TIP: Watch carefully to avoid burning!)
Divide pasta between shallow bowls and serve.
Divide pasta between shallow bowls and serve.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavor: Many enjoyed the dish, especially with shrimp. Some found it delicious, while others felt it lacked flavor.
- Ease of prep: Most found it quick and easy to make, though some were unsure how to cook the shrimp.
- Suggestions: Consider adding garlic bread as a side dish. For more flavor, try enhancing the pesto or seasoning.
Reviews from our home cooks
Great flavor, especially with the shrimp. I like the large quantity of pasta. We did not get the cavatappi pasta, which I was looking forward to and instead we got penne substitute.
Really good! It was easy & better than I expected. Will have again.
I made it with shrimp and served it with garlic bread. Delicious!!
No directions on how to cook the shrimp and the flavor of the dish my family all complained it was very basic not much flavor
