Burrata improves the flavor of summer and the flavor of life!” Unknown
When life lands you in temporary housing, that’s no excuse to not cook a simple yet delicious meal and be transported to the south of Italy! This recipe is a springboard to creativity: it can be adapted to your tastes and to what is seasonal. In a big bowl I tossed half a pound of hot thin spaghetti with a few glugs of olive oil and some hot pepper flakes. To this I added 2 oz of thinly slivered dry salami, quickly heated in a pan until crispy(pancetta, sausage or bacon would sub well here) then threw in blanched corn kernels from 1 ear, a chopped tomato, a tablespoon of diced red onion and a handful of fresh basil. Coming in at the end, the pièce de résistance, a whole ball of fresh burrata at room temperature, gently broken into creamy chunks. Wildly flavorful, full of texture and color, starring the bounty of the late summer harvest, it was an ode to the simple weeknight dinner. The rich creamy burrata put it over the top. This one’s going on repeat, temporary housing or not!
Served 2 with some leftovers.
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It’s 8:30 in the morning and this is making me very hungry Johanne! I love this kind of pasta especially using the end of the season ingredients like tomatoes, corn and basii. I hate for the summer to end don’t you? I have never used Barrata – suprise as I love just about any kind of cheese. Will have to check this out…
Oh Judi, run and go buy some burrata. You will be swooning! It is fresh mozzarella filled with CREAM! Best at room temperature. I usually just cut up tomatoes and basil, set it around a ball, crack some black pepper on top and drizzle with good olive oil and serve it with grilled bread. Heaven. Sooooo good!
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First, I looked it up and thought “yummy”, no luck at Buschs. I’ll probably find it at Whole Foods – I’m very anxious to try it Johanne 🙂
Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s always have it. Italian specialty also. We discovered it a couple of years ago when a new Italian Bistro had it on their menu and are crazy about it now!
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Delicious! I am in LOVE with Burrata too. Love your quote. 🙂
Since discovering burrata last year, I don’t even buy fresh mozzarella anymore. Soooo good! I am going to try making a peach/corn/lima bean caprese tonight with the second ball of burrata tonight. YUM! I always think you and I have such similar tastes in the kitchen Josette💕
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I have a Burrata/arugula/corn salad to post! SO good. I’ll have to try yours too. 🙂
Will look forward to it!
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Everything looks soo good! You’ve made me very hungry 🙂 great blog xx
Thank you so much Linda! Happy to have you as a follower. Welcome!
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Looks so yummy and colourful Johanne! Yes, burrata is delish, must go and buy some! Thank you for the inspiring dish. 🙂
Thanks Lili! This was so good! Josette at the Brook Cook had a great bursts salad yesterday and I’m about to post another. Love affair with burrata time!
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OK so I have to visit TJ for the burrata? I must confess, I’ve never really tried it or else I’d have remembered that creamy taste. This sounds delicious too.
Good morning Loretta! TJ, Wegmans, Whole Foods or any good Italian purveyor would have burrata. It is becoming more popular and easier to find right next to fresh mozzarella. Once you have it, you will never forget it! We first had it at Ardé Osteria in Wayne, PA, where they have their own source for it. Enjoy!!!
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Wow, this sounds really dreamy Johanne, I am so impressed that you are cooking in your temporary digs! Burrata is going on the list-
Jenna
Once you go burrata, you never go back, Jenna!!!!
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Simple and fresh – it sounds sooo good! Maybe now that Burrata’s become more popular, it will be less expensive! I’ll have to check TJ’s! I almost hate to go in there…especially now that I’m dividing my time back and forth from the city to a small town – I’ll want to go wild and stock up before going back to the folks!!
TJ is my favorite store! I think 2 balls of buratta are $5.99 at our store. Their lower priced sister Aldi might have it too. will check. it is so decadent and lush, a little goes a long way!
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Well that’s pretty darned reasonable!! 🙂 I went looking for it once at our Italian market and it was horrifying!!
It is about 1 or 2 $ more than fresh mozzarella.
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I’m psyched! Thanks for the tip!!
Namaskaram Johanne – love this pasta dish, I think this is exactly what I need now to get over my dreadful flu 🙂 🙂 – love love the photography and once I am better I am sure I will find many more recipes to my personal liking. Glad I found you – now I am a follower 🙂
Hope you feel better soon! This would be a delicious way to get back on your feet! Welcome to the blog. So nice to have you join me!
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