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Pea and Arugula Pesto Pasta with Burrata

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course

Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh arugula
  • cups peas (fresh or frozen)
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • ounces parmesan cheese
  • ½ tsp kosher salt + a pinch to finish off dish
  • ¼ cup olive oil + a drizzle to finish off dish
  • ¼ tsp champagne vinegar
  • 10 ounces dry penne pasta
  • ½ cup reserved pasta water
  • ½ cup cherry tomatoes, sliced
  • 2 - 8 ounce balls of burrata cheese

Instructions

  • Make the pesto by adding arugula, peas, garlic, parmesan, kosher salt, olive oil and vinegar to a food processor. Blitz until smooth. Set aside.
  • In a large pot, cook penne pasta according to instructions on the back of the package.
  • While the pasta cooks, slice tomatoes and set aside.
  • When pasta is el dente, drain, making sure to reserve a ½ cup of pasta water.
  • Add the hot pasta to a bowl and mix in the pesto and pasta water. Stir in the tomatoes.
  • Pour the pasta out onto a platter and top with two, 8 ounce balls of burrata cheese. Drizzle the pasta and cheese with olive oil and finish with a pinch of salt. Enjoy!