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

Category: Appetizers

Cuisine: Italian

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Prep. Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

Servings: 2 bread bowls

Calories: 1,457 kcal per serving

Ingredients

½ pound - pasta
2 tablespoon - unsalted butter
1 tablespoon - olive oil
2 cloves - garlic
¾ cup - tomato sauce
2 tablespoon - tomato paste
¾ cup - heavy cream
½ cup - ricotta cheese
⅛ - Salt
⅛ - Black pepper
½ teaspoon - garlic powder
½ teaspoon - onion powder
½ cup - Parmesan cheese
½ cup - mozzarella cheese
2 - round bread loaves
2 tablespoon - unsalted butter
¼ teaspoon - garlic powder
½ teaspoon - dried parsley
1 - burrata ball

Instructions

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