Pasta with Green Pesto and Burrata
Savor the goodness of our vibrant pasta tossed in a luscious green pesto, perfectly complemented by creamy burrata cheese! This light and refreshing dish is not only a delight for your taste buds but also a smart choice for your wellness journey. With fresh basil, nutty pine nuts, and that irresistible cheesy finish, you’ll be craving seconds!
Prep
10
min
Cook
10
min
Serves
1
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 1🥬Fresh Produce(1)
- double the amount of water as macaroni
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- chicken breast
🫙Pantry Staples(1)
- 100 grams of macaroni (3.53 oz)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(1)
- a little salt
🍯Sauces & Condiments(1)
- green pesto
📦Other(1)
- burrata cheese
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
In a glass container, add the amount of macaroni according to your plan. For me, it's 100 grams. Add a little salt and double the amount of water compared to macaroni. Microwave to cook the macaroni for about 10 minutes at maximum power.
- 2
Meanwhile, take a pan and cook the chicken breast for the protein part. Set the chicken aside and cut it into strips or cubes, as you prefer.
- 3
Once the macaroni is ready, mix it with the green pesto in the pan. Once everything is well integrated, plate it.
- 4
Finally, add the star ingredient, burrata cheese. I will use half because one whole is too much for one person. Distribute the cheese well over the plate, and it's ready to serve.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Reserve 1/2 cup of starchy pasta cooking water before draining to create a silky emulsion when mixing pesto - the starches help bind the oil-based pesto to the pasta.technique1/2 cup pasta water
- ✓Remove burrata from refrigeration 30 minutes before serving so it reaches 65-70°F, allowing the creamy center to flow properly when cut.timing30 minutes, 65-70°F
- ✓Use a 3:1 water-to-pasta ratio by weight when microwaving to ensure even cooking and prevent the pasta from absorbing all liquid before fully hydrating.technique3:1 ratio by weight
- ✓Toss the hot pasta with pesto off the heat to prevent the basil from oxidizing and turning brown, which happens at temperatures above 140°F.timingBelow 140°F
- ✓Tear the burrata by hand rather than cutting with a knife to maintain the irregular texture that helps the creamy interior coat the pasta better.technique
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Prep
10
min
Cook
10
min
Serves
1
people
Level
beginner
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Pasta with Green Pesto and Burrata
Savor the goodness of our vibrant pasta tossed in a luscious green pesto, perfectly complemented by creamy burrata cheese! This light and refreshing dish is not only a delight for your taste buds but also a smart choice for your wellness journey. With fresh basil, nutty pine nuts, and that irresistible cheesy finish, you’ll be craving seconds!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 1🥬Fresh Produce(1)
- double the amount of water as macaroni
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- chicken breast
🫙Pantry Staples(1)
- 100 grams of macaroni (3.53 oz)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(1)
- a little salt
🍯Sauces & Condiments(1)
- green pesto
📦Other(1)
- burrata cheese
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
In a glass container, add the amount of macaroni according to your plan. For me, it's 100 grams. Add a little salt and double the amount of water compared to macaroni. Microwave to cook the macaroni for about 10 minutes at maximum power.
- 2
Meanwhile, take a pan and cook the chicken breast for the protein part. Set the chicken aside and cut it into strips or cubes, as you prefer.
- 3
Once the macaroni is ready, mix it with the green pesto in the pan. Once everything is well integrated, plate it.
- 4
Finally, add the star ingredient, burrata cheese. I will use half because one whole is too much for one person. Distribute the cheese well over the plate, and it's ready to serve.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Reserve 1/2 cup of starchy pasta cooking water before draining to create a silky emulsion when mixing pesto - the starches help bind the oil-based pesto to the pasta.technique1/2 cup pasta water
- ✓Remove burrata from refrigeration 30 minutes before serving so it reaches 65-70°F, allowing the creamy center to flow properly when cut.timing30 minutes, 65-70°F
- ✓Use a 3:1 water-to-pasta ratio by weight when microwaving to ensure even cooking and prevent the pasta from absorbing all liquid before fully hydrating.technique3:1 ratio by weight
- ✓Toss the hot pasta with pesto off the heat to prevent the basil from oxidizing and turning brown, which happens at temperatures above 140°F.timingBelow 140°F
- ✓Tear the burrata by hand rather than cutting with a knife to maintain the irregular texture that helps the creamy interior coat the pasta better.technique