Bold basil pesto, lusciously creamy burrata, sweet tomatoes, and perfectly cooked al dente pasta; what more could you want?! This dish is proof that simple if often best.
Try my Fresh Basil Pesto to use in this recipe!
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Pesto Pasta with Burrata and Fresh Tomatoes
Hey Alexa: put this pasta on replay! Bold basil pesto, lusciously creamy burrata, sweet tomatoes, and perfectly cooked al dente pasta; what more could you want?! This dish is proof that simple if often best.
Equipment
- 1 large pot
- 1 wooden spoon
Ingredients
- 250 g rigatoni or other pasta of your choice
- 6-8 ounces burrata patted dry and divided in two
- 1 cup small variety tomatoes sliced
- 1 cup basil pesto see my basil pesto recipe in the post
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Add 2 tablespoons of salt, stir, and return to a roaring boil before adding pasta. Cook pasta as per package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Toss basil pesto with al dente rigatoni and about ⅓ cup of starchy pasta water (add more if needed).
- Top with burrata, freshly ground black pepper, and halved tomatoes.
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