Pesto Pasta and Roasted Tomato Burrata

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Pesto Pasta and Roasted Tomato Burrata

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Harvest your fresh tomatoes and basil to make this summery pasta

Want more recipes using fresh summer produce. Try these Esquites and Tomato Confit Toast with Burrata.

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ingredients

Roasted Tomatoes

  • 4 cups cherry tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Freshly cracked black pepper

ingredients

Pesto

  • 2 cups basil
  • 3 tablespoons roasted pine nuts or walnuts
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano
  • Kosher salt
  • Pepper

ingredients

Pasta

  • 16 ounces pasta
  • 8 ounces burrata
  • Parmigiano Reggiano, to taste

Method

Roast the Tomatoes

  • Step 1

    Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Also, boil a pot of water on the stove for your pasta.

  • Step 2

    Spread the tomatoes on a lined baking sheet. Season with olive oil, salt and pepper. Roast in the oven for approx. 20 minutes until the tomatoes soften and develop some char.

Make the Pesto

  • Step 1

    In a blender or food processor, add the basil, garlic, nuts, olive oil, parmesan, salt and black pepper Blend until the pesto is a fine consistency.

Assemble the Pasta

  • Step 1

    Cook your pasta al dente. Drain and transfer to a bowl. Mix the pasta with the pesto. Add a pinch of salt and pepper if needed.

  • Step 2

    Add the burrata and roasted tomatoes to the pesto pasta. Garnish with extra basil. Serve immediately. Enjoy!

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