Pistachio Pesto Pasta: The Best Recipe with Creamy Burrata
Indulge in this delightful Pistachio Pesto Pasta paired with creamy burrata for a rich and satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of your choice
- 1 cup shelled pistachios
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 ounces burrata cheese
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a food processor, combine pistachios, basil, Parmesan, and garlic. Pulse until finely chopped.
- With the processor running, gradually add olive oil until the mixture is smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Drain the pasta and mix it with the pistachio pesto.
- Serve topped with burrata cheese.
Notes
- This pesto can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge.
- Try adding cherry tomatoes for a pop of color and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Pistachio Pesto Pasta, Burrata, Pasta Recipes, Vegetarian