Spinach & Burrata Pasta
This simple 15-minute Burrata Cheese Pasta recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners.
Baby spinach, garlic, and lemon juice balance each other perfectly. Adding the rich, creamy Burrata cheese makes this dish extra special.
The outside layer has the taste and texture of fresh mozzarella. The filling is a creamy, rich cheese with buttery undertones. The consistency of the inside of the burrata cheese ball is similar to Ricotta cheese.
You’ll see that the Burrata Cheese is quite literally a ball of cheese. Before you serve the cheese, slice the ball so the liquid on the inside can ooze outside.
Where to get Burrata Cheese
Burrata has surged in popularity so that you’ll find it now in most larger supermarkets. Expect to find this cheese in a tub full of liquid.
Typically, you’ll get two Burrata balls per tub, which is plenty of cheese for this dish.
Ingredient Notes
- Fusilli Pasta – Penne pasta works well, too.
- Butter – This is my absolute favorite one that works for both cooking and baking.
- Olive Oil – I recommend using extra virgin olive oil.
- Garlic
- Lemon Juice – Fresh is best!
- Baby Spinach –
- Burrata Cheese – If you can’t find Burrata at your local supermarket, use fresh mozzarella and/or ricotta cheese.
How to Make Baby Spinach and Burrata Cheese Pasta
- Begin by cooking the pasta according to the package instructions.
- Peel and mince the garlic. Use a Microplane or cheese grater to zest the lemon and then juice the lemon.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add lemon zest and juice and allow it to simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes. Add the fresh baby spinach and cook until slightly wilted.
- Combine the pasta with the veggies. Season with salt and pepper.
- Top the pasta with two pieces of fresh Burrata. Serve immediately and enjoy.
Recommended Tools
- Garlic Press. This is one of my favorite kitchen tools.
- Large Skillet with Lid. The lid helps the spinach to wilt faster.
- Chef’s Knife. There are more expensive ones, but this is an excellent knife at a terrific price.
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Baby Spinach and Burrata Cheese Pasta
Ingredients
- 16 ounces fusilli pasta
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 whole Lemon
- 8 ounces Baby Spinach
- 8 ounces Burrata two 4 ounce burrata balls
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions.
Prep
- Peel and mince three cloves of garlic. First zest, then juice one lemon and set aside.
Cook
- Use a large skillet to cook the olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add the lemon zest and lemon juice. Simmer for 30 seconds. Next add the baby spinach and cook it over medium until the leaves begin to welt about 3-4 minutes. Season the mixture with salt and pepper.
- Add the cooked pasta and combine until the pasta is well-coated with the sauce.
Serve
- Top the pasta with the fresh Burrata cheese. Slice open the burrata cheese ball and allow the creamy inside to ooze out. Serve and enjoy.
Nutritional Information
Nutritional Disclaimer
Cheerful Cook team members are not trained nutritionists or medical professionals. Calorie information and nutritional values are estimates. If you have nutritional concerns, we recommend using a nutritional calculator.
Maike Corbett is the founder and food blogger of Cheerful Cook, a popular recipe website featuring comfort food recipes from the US and Germany. She has been featured in numerous media outlets, including the AP Wire and MSN.
We didn’t have Burrata but I used fresh Mozzarella and dollop of Ricotta and it was great.
My girlfriend said it tasted like summer.
This was delicious! I love spinach and I’m just discovering burrata cheese, so it’ll definitely be on my regular menu.
Do you think mushrooms would be a tasty addition?
YES!!! This a great idea. Some sautéed mushrooms (maybe even shiitake but or button mushrooms) would go great. I’d probably also saute a little bit of a sweet onion with the mushrooms.