Description
A quick and indulgent pasta dish featuring creamy burrata and vibrant pistachio pesto, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- Pasta (350g)
- Pistachios (150g, shelled)
- Fresh Basil (1 cup, packed)
- Parmesan Cheese (50g, grated)
- Garlic (2 cloves)
- Olive Oil (1/2 cup)
- Salt and Pepper: To taste
- Burrata (200g)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Begin by boiling a large pot of salted water. Add your pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Make the Pistachio Pesto: In a food processor, combine pistachios, basil, garlic, and Parmesan. Pulse until coarsely chopped. Drizzle in olive oil while pulsing until you reach a smooth, creamy consistency. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
- Combine Pasta and Pesto: In the pot with your drained pasta, add the pesto. Stir gently, using reserved pasta water a little at a time to help the sauce coat the pasta beautifully.
- Plate with Burrata: Serve the pasta in bowls, placing a generous piece of burrata on top of each serving. The creamy texture will melt slightly from the warm pasta.
- Garnish and Enjoy: Drizzle a touch more olive oil over the top, sprinkle with additional grated Parmesan, and finish with crushed pistachios.
Notes
For extra flavor, toast the pistachios before blending. This dish pairs wonderfully with a crisp arugula salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pasta, pistachio pesto, burrata, quick meals, vegetarian recipe