Pesto and Burrata Pasta

This Pesto and Burrata Pasta is a simple yet luxurious dish that bursts with fresh flavor. The pesto is made from scratch with basil, toasted pine nuts, garlic, olive oil, and Parmesan, delivering a vibrant and herby punch. It’s tossed with your favorite pasta and crowned with creamy burrata, creating the ultimate comfort bowl. For a nut-free version, skip the pine nuts and amp up the garlic and cheese. Quick, customizable, and irresistibly good.

Author: These Carbs Don't Count

Category: Pasta

Cuisine: Italian

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Prep. Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Servings: 2 plates

Calories: 1,545 kcal per serving

Ingredients

2 cup - fresh basil leaves
¼ cup - pine nuts
¾ cup - Parmesan cheese
¾ cup - olive oil
1 clove - garlic
⅛ - Salt
⅛ - Black pepper
½ pound - pasta
1 ball - burrata cheese

Instructions

Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve a splash of pasta water and drain the rest.
In a food processor, combine basil, pine nuts, Parmesan, garlic, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
Blend while slowly drizzling in olive oil until desired consistency is reached. Taste and adjust salt if needed.
Toss the pesto with the cooked pasta, adding reserved pasta water as needed to coat evenly.
Plate and top with a ball of burrata. Drizzle with olive oil and garnish with more basil or Parmesan if desired.