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Cheesy Tomato Burrata Pasta in a Bread Bowl

Cheesy Tomato Burrata Pasta in a Bread Bowl

This Cheesy Tomato Burrata Pasta served in a garlic-Parmesan bread bowl is a comfort food masterpiece. A creamy tomato and ricotta-based sauce is blended with mozzarella and Parmesan, then tossed with pasta and stuffed into a buttery, toasted bread bowl. Finished with a burrata ball for extra indulgence, this dish is rich, garlicky, and guaranteed to impress. Perfect as a shareable appetizer or show-stopping main.

Author: These Carbs Don't Count

Meal Type: Peanuts Free

Cuisine: Italian

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Prep. Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

Servings: 2 bread bowls

Calories: 1,891 kcal per serving

Ingredients

  • ½ lb - pasta
  • 1 - burrata ball
  • 2 tablespoons - unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp - olive oil
  • 2 cloves - garlic
  • ¾ cup - tomato sauce
  • 2 tablespoons - tomato paste
  • ¾ cup - heavy cream
  • ½ cup - ricotta cheese
  • Salt
  • Black pepper
  • ½ tsp - garlic powder
  • ½ tsp - onion powder
  • ½ cup - grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup - shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 - round bread loaves
  • 2 tablespoons - unsalted butter
  • ¼ tsp - garlic powder
  • ½ tsp - dried parsley
  • ¼ cup - grated parmesan

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve a splash of pasta water, then drain.
  2. In a skillet, melt 2 tbsp butter with olive oil. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
  3. Stir in tomato paste and tomato sauce. Simmer for 2 minutes, then add heavy cream and ricotta.
  4. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir to combine.
  5. Add Parmesan and mozzarella. Mix until cheese melts into a creamy sauce.
  6. Add cooked pasta and reserved pasta water. Stir until fully coated and creamy.
  7. Prepare the bread bowls by cutting off the tops and hollowing out the center.
  8. In a small bowl, mix 2 tbsp melted butter, 1/4 tsp garlic powder, parsley, and 1/4 cup Parmesan.
  9. Brush the mixture inside and around the bread bowls. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 8–10 minutes until golden.
  10. Fill the bread bowls with the cheesy pasta. Top each with a burrata ball and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Energy: 1,891 kcal | Total Fat: 109 g | Saturated: 45 g | Trans: 1 g | Unsaturated: 4 g | Cholesterol: 283 mg | Total Carbs: 204 g | Fiber: 14 g | Sugars: 23 g | Proteins: 75 g | Sodium: 2,655 mg | Polyunsaturated: 8 g | Monounsaturated: 24 g

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