Pistachio Pesto Pasta: The Best Creamy Delight with Burrata
A deliciously creamy pasta dish featuring homemade pistachio pesto and rich burrata.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of your choice
- 1 cup shelled pistachios
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 burrata cheese
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a food processor, blend pistachios, basil, garlic, and olive oil until smooth.
- Mix the pesto with the cooked pasta.
- Fold in Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve with burrata on top.
Notes
- Adjust the garlic amount based on your preference.
- Toast the pistachios for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg