Description
Creamy burrata, blistered tomatoes, and a vibrant arugula pesto coat bucatini pasta in this light yet satisfying dish. Perfect for a weeknight dinner!
Ingredients
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- 1 lbs (454 g) Cocktail Tomatoes on the vine
- 1 lbs (454 g) Bucatini
- 8 oz (227 g) Burrata
- 1/3 cup Basil
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Sea Salt
- Freshly Ground Pepper
- 1 Clove Garlic
- 1/3 cup Pine Nuts
- 2 1/2 cups (592 ml) Arugula
- 2/3 cup Pecorino Romano
- 1 1/2 tsp Lemon Juice
- 1/2 cups (118 ml) Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil.
For the Soup
- In the bowl of a food processor, combine the garlic and pine nuts. Process until finely chopped. Add the arugula, pecorino, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Process until coarsely chopped. With the processor running, slowly add in the olive oil in a steady stream. Process until smooth. Taste and adjust for seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Place tomatoes on the baking sheet and drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Season with ½ teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper. Roast in the oven for 18-20 minutes, or until tomatoes are very juicy, but not broken down.
- Meanwhile, cook the pasta in salted water until al dente according to package directions. Drain and transfer to a large bowl.
- Add pesto, half the burrata, and basil to the bowl with pasta and toss until well coated.
- Divide pasta between serving bowls and top with blistered tomatoes and remaining burrata. Garnish with additional arugula, pine nuts, and pecorino if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- If arugula is too bitter, blanch it briefly in boiling water before adding to the pesto to reduce its sharpness.
- For a richer pesto, toast the pine nuts in a dry pan over medium heat for 2-3 minutes before processing.
- To make this dish ahead, prepare the pesto and roast the tomatoes separately. Assemble the pasta just before serving to prevent the pasta from becoming soggy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 35
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 20
- Carbohydrates: 60
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 20
- Cholesterol: 50