Description

This Pistachio Pesto Pasta with Burrata recipe offers a fresh, indulgent, and flavorful dish. It feels fancy but is quick to make, with creamy burrata complementing a nutty pistachio pesto for a dreamy experience. The vibrant green pesto has a silky texture, making every bite special and a guaranteed favorite.

Ingredients

Scale

1 pound pasta
2 cups shelled pistachios
2 cups fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 cloves garlic
1/2 cup olive oil
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Salt and black pepper to taste
2 balls burrata cheese
Fresh basil for garnish
Extra pistachios for garnish

Instructions

Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
While pasta cooks, combine pistachios, basil, Parmesan cheese, and garlic in a food processor.
Pulse until coarsely chopped.
Slowly drizzle in olive oil while the processor is running until the pesto is smooth.
Stir in lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.
In a large bowl, combine the drained pasta with the pistachio pesto.
Add reserved pasta water as needed to reach desired consistency.
Divide pasta among serving bowls.
Top each serving with a ball of burrata cheese.
Garnish with fresh basil and extra pistachios.

Notes

For a smoother pesto, add a little more olive oil.
Adjust lemon juice and seasoning to your preference.
Any pasta shape works well for this pistachio pesto pasta burrata dish.
Ensure your pistachios are unsalted for best flavor.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Cook and Mix
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 750
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 450mg
Fat: 55g
Saturated Fat: 20g
Unsaturated Fat: 35g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 6g
Protein: 25g
Cholesterol: 70mg

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