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Burrata Pasta

Enjoy something delicious and satisfying with this easy-to-make recipe.

Prep Time
22 mins
Cook Time
22 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 830 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian-American Fussion

Ingredients

for the pasta:
  • 11 ounces (310g) uncooked spirals pasta (fusilli) or bow ties/penne
  • 1 cup a whole batch of lemony basil walnut pesto (see below) or store-bought pesto
  • 10 grape/cherry tomatoes
  • 7 ounces (200g) burrata cheese
to garnish:
  • Parmesan Cheese
  • red pepper flakes
  • fresh basil leaves
for the lemony basil walnut pesto:
  • 1 1/2 ounces (45g) basil leaves this about 3-4 loosely packed cups or 2 well-packed cups
  • 1/2 cup (45g) grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 small clove garlic
  • zest of 1/2 lemon
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup (33g) walnuts
  • 1/4 cup (50g) olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Cook pasta: cook the pasta al dente in well-salted water (it should have a bite to it). Drain reserving a small amount of pasta cooking water.
  2. Make pesto: Add walnuts, parmesan, lemon zest, and garlic into a food processor. Pulse until finely chopped. Add basil leaves and pulse until finely chopped. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed. With the food processor running at low speed, add the olive oil in a slow and steady stream until the oil is incorporated. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  3. Assemble: Toss the cooked and drained pasta with pesto, adding 1-2 tablespoons of pasta cooking water if necessary to make it more saucy. Tear burrata cheese into smaller pieces and place on the hot pasta, sprinkle the parmesan cheese. You can put the pot back on the burner for a couple of seconds to help burrata melt slightly onto the pasta but don't stir it and don't cook it. Place tomato halves on top. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes and fresh basil leaves.
  4. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • Calories = 1 serving (1/3 of the recipe). This is only an estimate!

Nutrition Information

Calories 830kcal (42%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 830

% Daily Value*

Calories 830kcal 42%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.