Description
Pesto Burrata Pasta is a delightful dish that combines creamy burrata cheese with fresh basil pesto and perfectly cooked pasta, creating an irresistible meal. This recipe transforms simple ingredients into a vibrant and flavorful experience, perfect for cozy nights or impressing guests. With minimal effort and maximum flavor, every bite is like a warm hug on a chilly day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine or spaghetti
- 1 cup fresh basil pesto (homemade or store-bought)
- 8 oz burrata cheese
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, reserving some pasta water.
- 2. In a mixing bowl, combine the pesto with olive oil until glossy.
- 3. Add the hot pasta to the pesto sauce and toss to coat evenly.
- 4. Gently fold in halved cherry tomatoes.
- 5. Tear burrata into chunks and mix it in with the pasta.
- 6. Season with salt and pepper as needed, then serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 35mg