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Ultimate Creamy Burrata & Pesto Pasta: An Amazing 15-Minute Recipe

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Ingredients

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  • 8 oz. pasta (your choice: spaghetti, fettuccine, or penne)
  • ½ cup fresh basil pesto
  • 1 cup burrata cheese, torn into pieces
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Fresh basil leaves, for garnish (optional)
  • Cherry tomatoes, halved (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

Creating Ultimate Creamy Burrata & Pesto Pasta is simple if you follow these clear steps:

  1. Boil Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
  2. Reserve Pasta Water: Before draining the pasta, reserve about ½ cup of pasta water.
  3. Drain Pasta: Drain the pasta and return it to the pot.
  4. Add Pesto: Stir in the basil pesto and olive oil, mixing until the pasta is evenly coated.
  5. Mix in Burrata: Fold in the torn burrata pieces, allowing them to melt slightly into the warm pasta.
  6. Adjust Consistency: If the pasta seems dry, gradually add reserved pasta water until you reach the desired creaminess.
  7. Add Parmesan: Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, mixing thoroughly.
  8. Season: Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.
  9. Plating: Serve the pasta in bowls, topping with extra burrata, a sprinkle of Parmesan, and fresh basil if desired.
  10. Garnish: Optionally, add halved cherry tomatoes for added color and flavor.

Following these straightforward steps, you will create a dish that’s as beautiful as it is tasty.

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