5-Ingredient Burrata Pesto Pasta
This Burrata Pesto Pasta is filled with flavor and delicious texture and only requires 5 ingredients, one pot, and less than 30 minutes to make.
Equipment
- Collander
Ingredients
- 16 ounces pasta of choice I used linguine
- 8 ounces pesto 8 ounces pesto = approx. 1 cup
- 8 ounces burrata
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil optional to drizzle on top
Instructions
- Cook the pasta al dente according to the directions on the box. Before straining, make sure to conserve at least 1/2 cup of the pasta water.16 ounces pasta of choice
- Add the pasta back to the pot with the pesto and toss to coat. If the pasta seems too stodgy, slowly add the pasta water, about 1 tablespoon at a time, to loosen it. Stop adding water when your desired consistency is achieved.8 ounces pesto
- Use clean hands or a fork and knife to break open the burrata, exposing the soft center. Break it into bite-sized pieces and toss into the pasta. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with crushed red pepper flakes. Serve hot and enjoy!8 ounces burrata, ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper, 1 tablespoon olive oil
Notes
- For more Rosé pairings, check out this Fig and Goat Cheese Flatbread!
- For even more pesto, check out my best recipes using pesto.
- For more recipes like this, check out this list of Meatless Pasta Meals.