A delicious pesto pasta dish with bucatini and creamy burrata cheese, topped with fresh basil and parmesan. This flavorful meal combines fresh ingredients, perfect for a comforting lunch or dinner.
1: Cook the bucatini according to directions and drain.
2: Toss the hot bucatini with pesto until covered.
3: Place burrata in the center and gently pull apart.
4: Toss again to mix.
5: Cover with fresh herbs and grated parmesan before serving.
6: To make pesto, combine basil, cheese, pine nuts, and garlic in a food processor.
7: Pulse until small crumbs remain, then stream in olive oil while processing until desired consistency is achieved.
8: Add salt, pepper, and pepper flakes, blending again to combine.
9: Toast pine nuts in a skillet over low heat for about 5 minutes until golden and fragrant.