Spicy Sausage Burrata Basil Cherry Tomato Pasta

1In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the spicy sausage (8 oz) and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through.

2Add the cherry tomatoes (8 oz) to the skillet and cook until they start to soften, about 5 minutes.

3Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta.

4Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the sausage and tomatoes. Toss to combine, adding pasta cooking water as needed to create a sauce.

5Season with salt and pepper to taste.

6Tear the burrata cheese (8 oz) into pieces and scatter it over the pasta.

7Sprinkle the chopped fresh basil (½ cup) over the pasta.

8Serve hot, garnished with additional basil leaves (½ cup) if desired.