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Lemon Basil Pesto Spaghetti with Burrata

Sara
This Lemon Basil Pesto Spaghetti with Burrata comes together in about 10 minutes. So light, fresh, and creamy, this will be your new favorite summer pasta dish!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Italian
Servings 2
Calories 973 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 6 oz Spaghetti I used Barilla gluten free brand
  • 1 Tbs Sea Salt for the pasta water
  • 2 Tbs EVOO
  • 1 Tbs Lemon Zest
  • 4 oz Burrata

For the Pesto:

  • 1-2 cloves Garlic
  • ¼ cup Cashews
  • 1 ½ cups fresh Basil
  • ½ cup Italian Parsley
  • 1 Tbs Lemon Juice
  • ¼ cup shredded Parmesan
  • ½ teaspoon Sea Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
  • ¼ cup EVOO

Instructions
 

  • Fill a large pot half way full with water and bring to a boil
  • Add 1 Tbs Sea Salt and Pasta
  • Cook as directed or until al dente
  • While the pasta is cooking make the pesto
  • Add Garlic, Cashews, Basil, Parsley, Lemon Juice, Parmesan, EVOO, Salt, and Pepper to a food processor
  • Blend until smooth
  • Taste and add more Salt and Pepper to your liking
  • Drain cooked pasta reserving ½ cup of the pasta water
  • Add 2 Tbs EVOO to a large skillet and heat over med/high heat
  • Add pasta, lemon zest and pesto to skillet
  • Stir in some of the pasta water to loosen up the pesto and create more of a sauce
  • Cook 1-2 minutes
  • Plate and top with chunks of Burrata
  • Let the Burrata melt into the pasta for a few minutes, stir it in for more creaminess
  • Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 973kcalCarbohydrates: 72gProtein: 29gFat: 67gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 35gCholesterol: 49mgSodium: 4869mgPotassium: 464mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2710IUVitamin C: 31mgCalcium: 535mgIron: 4mg
Keyword basil pesto spaghetti, gluten free pasta, Italian food, Lemon Basil Pesto Spaghetti with Burrata, pasta with burrata, spaghetti with burrata
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