Description
Indulge in the creamy decadence of this One Pot Melty Burrata Lemon Pesto Pasta. A harmony of flavors with the richness of burrata cheese, zesty lemon, and aromatic pesto make this dish a stand-out favorite for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 1 pound linguine or spaghetti
Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small shallot (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
- pinch of red pepper flakes
- kosher salt and black pepper to taste
- 3/4 cup basil pesto
- 1/2 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
- 8 ounces burrata cheese (room temperature)
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves (torn)
- extra basil for garnish
Instructions
- Boil Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente, reserving 1/2 cup pasta cooking water before draining.
- Prepare Sauce: Sauté shallot, garlic, thyme, and red pepper flakes. Add pasta water, cooked pasta, basil pesto, balsamic vinegar, and ricotta.
- Add Burrata: Tear burrata over the pasta, stir until it melts into a creamy sauce. Add lemon zest, lemon juice, and torn basil.
- Season and Serve: Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with fresh basil and serve.
Notes
- Use fresh, high-quality burrata cheese for a creamy texture.
- Experiment with different pesto variations like arugula or spinach.
- Enhance protein content by adding grilled chicken or shrimp.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pot, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 436
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 53 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 42 mg
