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Burrata with Tomato and Arugula

Creamy burrata over a quick homemade tomato sauce, topped with fresh arugula and served with crusty bread for dipping. A simple, elegant weeknight dinner.

Total time
20 min
Servings
4
Calories
320
Protein
14g
Burrata with Tomato and Arugula
comfortingfreshitalianvegetariancheesecreamycrispweeknight

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Heat the 2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium. Add the 2 minced garlic cloves and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

  2. Step 2

    Pour in the 15 oz crushed tomatoes and 0.5 tsp salt. Simmer until thickened, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  3. Step 3

    Season the sauce with 0.25 tsp black pepper. Taste and adjust salt if needed.

  4. Step 4

    Place the 8 oz burrata in the center of a serving plate. Spoon the warm tomato sauce around it.

  5. Step 5

    Top with the 2 cups arugula and drizzle with a little extra olive oil if you like.

  6. Step 6

    Serve immediately with the 4 slices crusty bread for dipping.

Tools you’ll need

  • skillet
  • serving plate
  • knife
  • cutting board

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