Trofie Pasta | Pistachio Pesto & Burrata
Indulge in this delicious Liguria dish of Trofie Pasta, Pistachio Pesto & Creamy Burrata. A 15-min meal for 4, bursting with flavor!
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 15 minutes mins
Course dinner, lunch
Cuisine Italian
- 300 g trofie pasta
- 1 cup shelled pistachios + extra for garnishing
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 balls of burrata cheese
Cook trofie pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and set aside.
In a food processor, combine pistachios, garlic, basil, Parmesan cheese, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Pulse until finely chopped.
With the processor running, slowly pour in the olive oil until the mixture forms a smooth pesto.
Toss the cooked trofie pasta with the pistachio pesto until well coated.
Divide the pasta among serving plates and top each portion with a generous dollop of burrata cheese.
Garnish with additional basil leaves and a sprinkle of crushed pistachios, if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutritional Facts:
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650 kcal
- Total Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
- Sodium: 400mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 45g
- Dietary Fiber: 5g
- Sugars: 2g
- Protein: 18g
Keyword burrata, pasta, pesto, pistachio