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Another week of summer means another tomato recipe.
And I couldn’t be more excited about it. There will be even more summer produce recipes on their way this week. I am sticking to my, “all summer till September rule”… sprinkled in with some chocolate of course. My head is definitely starting to venture into fall foods land, but any time it does I just go buy some pretty heirloom tomatoes and I am good to go again for a while.
I am addicted to heirloom tomatoes and their beauty. I honestly have so much fun taking pictures of them. It’s kind of ridiculous and totally embarrassing, but I really do not care. Plus, I have excepted the fact that I am a slightly odd twenty year old. It’s taken a while for me to be ok with that, but I finally am.
Now if only, I could build a little confidence in myself and not hate everything I create/do. I am not sure it’s possible, but my mom keeps telling me that it just takes time, probably not for many more years, but it will come. But until then I’ll just keep plugging along and act like I know what I am doing.
FYI, I don’t. But it’s ok because I have found that some of my best discoveries have been learned from my greatest failures. It’s true what they say, you live and you learn.
But anyway, can we jump way off topic for a second so I can tell you guys all about the bear I saw on my hike Friday????
Yes, yes, yes, a bear and yes, yes, yes, I was freaked. I mean a bear. Well, it was actually the cutest little cub that scurried off the minute it laid eyes on me, but it was not the little cub I was afraid of. I knew that if there was a cub, the mom was nearby and that is what scared the heck out of me. Lucky for me, I never saw the mom and was only left with the cutest image of a little fluffy dark brown baby bear.
Really though, I would prefer to never see a bear again while hiking. I like my life, and while I know that bears are trying to fatten up before hibernation this time of year, I’m not looking to be what they live off all winter. They would really be better off going for one of my brothers. They have so much more meat on their bones… just kidding.
So that’s my bear story. Kind of lame I guess, but hey did you see a bear this weekend? Ahh, but really that little cub was so cute. He looked like a nice little snuggle buddy… that type of thinking is not the smartest though.
So, now that I’ve gotten my babbling in for this Monday, let’s talk about this roasted cherry tomato carbonara with crispy prosciutto .
It’s pasta, which is always a good food to talk about. It’s extra creamy and extra simple, but still full of late summer flavors that I just cannot get enough of. It also has crispy prosciutto. Yeah, I cannot get enough of that either. I know that bacon is typical in carbonara, but sometimes I find that bacon can really over power certain dishes. I know, you bacon lovers are yelling at me right now, but just try the prosciutto, promise it is so good.
Everything about this is simple. The tomatoes require almost no hands on work and just ten minutes in the oven. I could have just stopped with the tomatoes and called it dinner. I know that I cook a lot food, but you guys should know that I could live off vegetables and fruits. Totally weird I know, but they are something I have always loved. I am glad I proceeded with the pasta though, I mean do love pasta too.
While the tomatoes roast, boil the pasta and toss it with the eggy sauce. It’s literally so quick and simple.
I know that carbonara is typically all about the parmesan, but hey, isn’t two cheeses always better than just one? I think so. And it’s burrata, which you can just never go wrong with because it works with basically every food out there. Ok, and originally my family is from the Midwest, so we really like our cheese. There can never be too much cheese, only too little.
Lastly, do you eat your pasta with a fork and a spoon?
See, I never have and growing up I never even knew that the proper way to eat pasta was with a fork and spoon. Honestly, I still do not get it. Granted, I was raised with all brothers, so manners are a foreign concept to my family, but really using a spoon just seems like too much work. So while there is a spoon in these photos, no one in my house actually used a spoon to properly twirl our pasta with.
Watch the How To Video Below:
Crispy prosciutto + burrata from Half Baked Harvest on Vimeo.
Garlic and Herb Roasted Cherry Tomato Carbonara w/Crispy Prosciutto + Burrata.
Ingredients
- 2 pints heirloom cherry tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for serving
- 1/2 cup fresh herbs (I used basil, oregano and dill)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced or grated
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 4 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto
- 4 eggs, beaten
- 3/4 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup fresh basil or parsley, chopped
- 1 pound of your favorite long cut pasta, I used tailgate
- 8 ounces burrata cheese, at room temperature
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- 2. Add the cherry tomatoes, olive oil, 2 tablespoons fresh chopped herbs, garlic and a generous sprinkle of salt and pepper to a baking dish. Toss well, making sure the tomatoes are coated in olive oil, herbs, garlic, salt and pepper. Add the prosciutto. Transfer to the oven and roast for 10-15 minutes or until the tomatoes collapse and the prosciutto is crisp.
- 3. Meanwhile, beat together the eggs, parmesan, crushed red peppers, and basil, in large serving bowl.
- 4. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Boil the pasta until al dente. Before you drain the pasta scoop out about 1/2 cup pasta water, drain the pasta well.
5. Immediately add the hot pasta to the egg/cheese mixture, tossing quickly (to ensure the eggs do not scramble) until the eggs thicken and create a sauce. Thin the sauce with a bit of the reserved pasta water, until it reaches your desired consistency. Add the tomatoes and all the juices from the tomatoes and gently toss to combine. Season with freshly ground black pepper and salt. - 6. Divide the pasta among plates and top with freshly torn burrata cheese and fresh herbs. Grab a fork and start twirling!
Nutrition
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Still cannot get over those roasted tomatoes though. My favorite.
Hey! If I’m cooking for somebody with an egg allergy, could you omit the egg here? I know it kind of holds the sauce together. Do you think maybe using olive oil instead might thicken things up? I have burrata that I need to use ASAP so I did a quick search, and came across this recipe. Looks soooo yummy!
Hi There! The egg is very key to this sauce and without it you will not have a creamy pasta sauce. That said, this dish is still great if you wanted to just toss with olive oil. I would recommend 1/4 cup olive in place of the eggs. OR use 1/3 cup heavy cream. Either will be great! Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe! Thank you! xTieghan
This. Recipe. Is. Perfection.
I love to cook, and this is by far one of the best meals I’ve ever made. AND THE BURRATA! How on earth has it taken me this long to eat burrata?
You are such a talent and inspiration, thank you for sharing your gift of delicious home-cooked cuisine with the world. ❤️
You are so sweet! Thank you so much Courtney! I am so glad you loved this recipe! xTieghan
I can’t wait to make this! How much Burrata cheese did you use?
Hey Corrie! I use around 8 ounces of burrata, which is usually 2-3 balls. Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe! Thank you! xTieghan
My husband, who does not like cherry tomatoes (I honestly forget every time), called this pasta AMAZING. Enough said 🙂
Love that! Thank you so much for trying this for the both of you! xTieghan
Can’t wait to make this tonight! Just a heads up, the burrata is missing from the ingredients list!
Thank you for letting me know! I hope you love this Angela! xTieghan
I couldn’t reply to your comment, but thank you for correcting the recipe. I made it for mother’s say and it was a big hit!!
So amazing to hear! Thank you Francine! xTieghan
This looks delicious and I’m going to try it Sunday. Where do the second two cloves of garlic go in?
Hi there! All of the garlic goes in with the tomatoes. So sorry about that typo. Recipe is fixed! Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe! Thank you! xTieghan
This has become a staple in our house. I made it for dinner tonight which reminded me that I just had to comment on how absolutely delicious this is…and easy! And it looks as good as it tastes; as suitable for dinner guests as for any quick weeknight meal. Love LOVE LOVE! this!
Thank you for trying this! I am so glad it turned out so well for you, Pamela! xTieghan
Fabulous recipe!!! Served it for company and everyone took seconds, which is always a good sign. Surprising how many people have not had Burrata cheese before; makes it an elegant entree.
So amazing! Thank you for trying this Debbie! xTieghan
Beautiful and super delicious!!!!
Thank you Grace! xTieghan
All time favorite recipe of yours!
I pretty much cook your recipes for EVERY meal to try something new! But this is one I always always come back to!
Thank you Gillian! I am so glad this one has become a staple, I love it as well! xTieghan
made this every week this summer! SOOOO good and super easy!
Thank you!!
Can this dish be refrigerated and served next day COLD?
Eve from hotter than hell Palm Springs, CA
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Hey Eve! Honestly, this isn’t the best recipe to make in advance…al though I have never eaten it cold, so I don’t really know what that taste like. I am sure it’s fine! Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe. Thanks so much! x Tieghan
Hi Tieghan,
Just a quick note to congratulate you for this recipe and say thank you from France. I just made this for dinner and it was a hit! We really loved it. Thank you big time! And thanks for sharing it!
I am so happy to hear that! Thank you so much Carole!
I never come back to a recipe to leave comments but we made this tonight and it was SO good. Everyone in my family loved it and I will definitely be making this again! Indulgent pasta dish but still perfect for summer!
Thank you so much Aimee! I am so glad you loved this recipe!