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Miso Tomato Burrata Pasta

This miso tomato burrata pasta is a simple pasta dish made with cherry tomatoes, shallot, garlic, and miso paste. The tomatoes create a rich and savory sauce while the burrata adds a creamy finish. This recipe serves one person.

Ingredients

• 1 shallot
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 box cherry tomatoes
• 1 ball burrata
• Spaghettini, or pasta shape of choice
• Miso paste
• Salt
• Black pepper
• Garlic powder
• Chilli flakes
• Rosemary

Instructions

1. Bring a pot of salted water to boil and cook the pasta according to the package instructions.
2. While the pasta cooks, finely chop the shallot and garlic and cut the cherry tomatoes in half.
3. Add the shallot and garlic to a pan and cook until softened and fragrant.
4. Cook the tomatoes until they soften and begin to break down into a sauce.
5. Stir in the miso paste and a small amount of pasta water. Mix until the miso is incorporated into the tomato sauce.
6. Add the cooked pasta to the pan and toss until the pasta is completely coated in the sauce. Add more pasta water if needed.
7. Transfer the pasta to a bowl and place the burrata on top. Finish with additional black pepper, chili flakes, or rosemary if desired.

Source: TikTok recipe by @j8c1yn

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